As we are teaching and training new emerging professionals in the hospitality industry, it is the policy of the department to adhere to a professional chef dress code. The code follows North Carolina health requirements and those of the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The requirements and reasons for each are listed below. The complete uniform must always be worn when working with food in the kitchen or demo lab and when cleaning work areas.
Uniforms are required for the first day of class. They can be ordered using financial aid or a personal payment through the campus bookstore. Ordering information can be found on the "Textbook Info" link for courses CUL 140, CUL 142 and CUL 160.
The chef jacket will include embroidery. The unisex items fit men better; there are women's options for the jacket and the pants.
All uniform items must be kept neat, well repaired and very clean.
Jewelry and other accessories:
Reason: Safety and sanitation, earrings and earring backs can fall into food products, while piercing jewelry can be caught on pieces of equipment and can harbor food and germs, causing unsanitary and unsafe conditions. Wristwatches, wristbands and bracelets are potential sources of cross-contamination.
Failure to comply will result in dismissal from class