Kitchen Proper Uniform.pdf

Wearing the Uniform  The Toque ✔ Dates back in the 16th century and the different heights indicate rank within the kitchen ✔ Modern toque was originated by Escoffier and Careme ✔ Tall, round and pleated head-gear worn by professional cooks or chefs...

Wearing the Uniform  The Toque ✔ Dates back in the 16th century and the different heights indicate rank within the kitchen ✔ Modern toque was originated by Escoffier and Careme ✔ Tall, round and pleated head-gear worn by professional cooks or chefs ✔ It is normally white ✔ The symbolism of the 100 folds are said to represent the number of ways a chef knows how to cook eggs The Chef’s Jacket ▪ Double breasted chef’s jacket is part of the traditional chef’s uniform ▪ The double breasted jacket can be reversed to hid stains ▪ Its thick cotton protects from the heat of the stove and splattering oil and boiling foods ▪ It is long-sleeves to protect your arms from boiling foods and splattering liquids ▪ Traditionally it will have knotted cloth buttons The Black & White Checkered Pants Hounds tooth checkered patterned pants is used to hide stains The White Apron White signifies cleanliness Apron shield the Chef’s jacket and pants from splatters of food  The Kitchen Clogs Slip resistant to help prevent accidents in the kitchen Wooden cover to protects feet from falling pots, pans, knives Whole Body Personal Hygiene Before reporting to class take a shower Deodorants and anti-perspirants should be used Face Must be kept clean and free from facial hair No mustache, goatee or long sideburns for the males Treat skin irritations No facial jewelry Hair Personal Hygiene Must be washed daily Must be well-styled, away from the face, clean and neat looking Use hair gel as necessary to hold and maintain style For long- haired females, it must be tied at the back, or braided, or in a bun Bangs must be placed under the hairnet Hands and Nails Hands must be washed with soap and water after using the comfort room. Hands and Nails must be clean free from nicotine stains, and tattoo To grow long nails is not allowed Nail polish is not allowed Jewelry Personal Hygiene No jewelry is allowed in the kitchen Watches must be conventional Only one ring is allowed Necklace is to be hidden under shirts Perfume Not too strong Teeth Brush and cleaned after meals