IMPORTANCE OF UNIFORM
- One of the most important aspect of organization
- The main Function of the uniform is to look a person like his Profession.
- Uniform Gives you an identity, it makes a chef looks like a chef.
- It shows the unity and hence creates a team work among the all employees.
A chef Uniform or kitchen uniform consist of the following parts;
- A Chef Coat or Chef’s Jacket
- A Chef Pant or Trouser
- A Chef Cap/Toque
- A Scarf
- An Apron
- Shoes
- Kitchen Dusters
ØA typical chef coat is also known as VEST BLANC in French.
ØIt is made out of thick white cotton fabric.
ØIt is one of the most important part of chef uniform
ØThe main function of the chef coat is to prevent or protect the chef from the heat of the cooking ranges.
ØThe coat is always double coated so that it will avoid any chances of burns and injuries to chef.
vA chef pant or trouser is either Black or Checkered in colour depending upon the position
vThe checkered pants are designed such to cover-up spills or to hide the dirt.
vThese are also made of thick cotton fabric, to protect the chef from the heat.
ØOne of the most important part of chef uniform.
ØThe main purpose of this cap is to prevent hair fall in the food.
ØIt is also designed to absorb the sweat generated while working in kitchen
ØIt is also wear to add royalty to the person working as chef
1.A chef scarf is usually worn around the neck area of the chef and which are knotted in the front.
2.These are traditionally designed to absorb the perspiration and sweat around your neck area.
3.Now a days these are also used to indicate the levels of chef in the organization by different colour codes.
a)It is usually made of thick cotton fabric and is worn around the waist area of the chef.
b)The apron should reach below the knees to protect the chef form heat and hot liquids.
c)It also prevents your uniform from getting dirty.
1.It is mandatory for all kitchen professionals to wear shoes while working in the kitchen.
2.It should be black and non slippery.
3.It prevents or protects your foot from getting hurt by any hot liquids or may be from falling equipment’s.
- These are not considered as the part of uniform, but they are very important for a chef to work properly.
- These are thick cotton material clothes which are used by chefs while working in the kitchens.
- Mainly for wiping equipment’s, tables, utensils, food commodities, etc.