branden

As a short-term, temporary reprive, the only thing I can think of is get out of town!
On your next day off just take off for the day...anywhere, it does'nt matter as long as it's a change from the normal, everyday rigamarole rut your stuck in. You don't have to have something specific to go see or do, just get out of there. Go for a long drive or train ride if nothing else, just to see something, anything than your normal everyday life.
As for the long term, you need a change in your job. I've done the type of work your talking about, standing in one spot for eight-fucking-hours! And I nearly went suicidal! Even if you stay at the same workplace, you need a change of venue.
Good Luck!!

As far as other peoples plans, fuck 'em. It's your life and you don't need to justify yourself.

Maybe the kitchen is where you need to be for the time being. Nothing wrong with that. After all, many aspire and work for that. Freedom is good. Any chance of working back there where you seemed to enjoy it more?