The Right Clothing For The Professional Chef6099775

There is a certain dress code for chefs that will reflect the level of their ethics and professionalism. The dress code on chef uniform  can only be understood if you look at each item closely. If we speak about chefs or anyone involved with cooking, the hat would be the first thing that would come to mind. It is what marks them a professionals. Everyone - from those who are still learning and those who are already highly experienced - should always wear the hat whenever they are in the kitchen. You would usually find that the hat comes in the color white. It could also be either pleated or not. There are also blac--colored chef fats, but that is rare. A black chef hat is often given by chefs to honorary cooks.

There is also the necktie, also white. It is usually a folded piece of large triangular cloth that is loosely tied around the neck. How they use their necktie and hat will indicate whether they are master chefs or apprentices. If you enter a cooking class, the one wearing a tall chef hat and necktie would be the master cook. If you look at the apprentice, he would be wearing a smaller chef cap, and there would be no necktie in sight.

The chef coat, despite being mainly a protective piece of clothing, is also a symbol of their profession. It should also be worn in the kitchen at all times. The chef coat has long sleeves and a row of buttons that could either be black or white. It comes in white cloth that is heavy but still breathable. Kitchens are always busy and you will always find boiling pots in them. The chef coat is long-sleeved in order to protect the chef's arms from being splashed with oil or water from the boiling pots. Chefs should never roll their sleeves because that is deemed to be inappropriate behavior. Therefore, they should always keep the sleeves straight.

The chef would also have to wear an apron and torchon from the waist down. These two pieces go together as a match. As a protective cloth, the apron will be wrapped around the waist with its top part folded. The apron, which comes in white color, falls down the length down to the knees. It has two pockets. Accompanying the apron is a kitchen towel called the torchon. The torchon will be used to wipe the utensils clean of any spills or to serve food in hot utensils.

The shoes and the pair of slacks that the chef wears will also be a part of the whole chef outfit. Usually made from a checked fabric, the slacks could either be blue-and-white or black-and-white. If patterns are not really preferred, a plain black or dark blue pair of trousers is also a good choice. You are not supposed to wear trousers with other designs or prints, or even other colors. The shoes should be the slip-on type, and the sole should have good traction for dealing with slippery surfaces. They should also be water and oil resistant.

The chef should also maintain good grooming. Any unnecessary items should be kept away from the kitchen, and his or her hair should always be tucked under the hat. Cleaning the hands and keeping the nails short is also important. No make-up would be preferable, although if you have to, keep it at a minimum.