Time to Wear the Uniform...

So, as I noted in a previous blog, I recently starting a culinary program at a local university. As part of the program, we must wear a uniform in the kitchen. We're talking the whole nine yards as you can see below...

Go Blue Mom in Formal Uniform hamming it up for the camera

Go Blue Mom Trying to give an Iron Chef America Face

Go Blue Mom with casual hat for cooking

Given that we're cooking in a professional kitchen and representing the program, it makes sense to have us dress the part.

Let me tell you that it is quite intimidating sitting in class with individuals who work in restaurants or aspire to own their own restaurants share stories about working in a professional kitchen and talking food. It is rather humbling, but nonetheless, I think I'll learn a lot!!!

What does the uniform entail?

Chef/Cook Uniform: Leather sole and waterproof shoes (must protect from spills and slipping), chef jacket, chef pants (pockets helpful), chef hat or other clean hat (covers hair), apron and two towels (not photographed). Ladies must pull long hair back and men with long facial hair must shave it or wear a hair net.


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