muhammad abdallah is a cook on the afternoon shift. >> we work seven days a week.e work eight hours a day. we go in at 1:00. we're usually back between 8:30 and 9:00. the benefits of that are you don't have to lay around all day. your bones aren't getting achy. you're constantly working. working in the kitchen keeps you alert and aware of things going on around you. you get to eat good, you know. make sure the food is hot and warm. that's the rice right there. gourmet. professional, i cooked it. that the patties right there. i cooked those, too. they're going to want seconds of those, i guarantee you that. >> although abdallah takes pride in his work, he may be overestimating its appeal. >> the food here sucks. >> man, i can't wait to get some pizza when i get out of here. >> it's all disgusting county food. >> but there is an alternative to the complimentary meals served in the kitchen. >> canteen! >> every thursday is canteen day. >> it's like christmas to them. honey buns, chips. i guess they don't get none of that stuff on their lunch trays or what not. for the