Uniform & Equipment
for Culinary Arts
In this Section
Uniform Requirements & Appearance
Curriculum & Natural Chef Certification Students
- 2 Long Sleeve Black Chef’s Jackets
- 2 Checkered Chef’s Pants
- 2 Black Pill Box Chef’s Hats
- 1 Name tag (Provided by program)
- Knife Kit(s)
- 2 Black Sharpie's
- Slip Resistant Shoes - (SOLID BLACK) Must be closed toe, solid black, and have a back
- Textbooks as required by course
General Continuing Education Students
- Hat or Hair Covering
- Chef's coat, smock, or apron
- Shoes – Must be closed toe
Additional Notes
- Complete Uniform must be worn daily!
- No Fingernail Polish (nails must be short, clean, and trim)
- No Jewelry outside of a wedding band and studded earrings on ears only. No body jewelry, no necklaces, no bracelets.
- No Facial Hair!
- All Hair must be behind shoulders at all times and in a hair restraint.
- Personal Hygiene – You must be free of Cologne and Scented lotions. You must practice superior hygiene with breath, hair, skin, teeth, hands, and nails. Clothing must be lint brushed and free of pet hair and wrinkles.
- Chewing gum is never allowed within the program.
- Food and Beverages MUST be kept in classroom or locker, and are NOT to be in violation of health code or class disturbances.
Knife Kit Requirements
Purchasing Options
Knife Kits are available using the following options:
- OPTION 1 = Visit CCCC Bookstore
- OPTION 2 = Visit the online vendor Cooking District
Cooking District Instructions:- Create an account.
- Once account is created, on the left side of the main page Click "Student Ordering"
- Enter a code to enable purchase of the kit(s)
- Proceed to checkout & complete billing, shipping, and payment information to place order.
Kit Options
Knife Kits are dependent on the credential your are seeking.
Certificate Kit (Code: M4CCAR)
- 8" Chef's Knife-Genesis-Bulk
- Mil 3" Paring-Slim-Black-Bulk
- 8" Offset Wavy Bulk-Mill
- 6" Boning Knife-Flex-Bulk-Mill
- 10" Steel-Genesis-Bulk
- Measuring Spoon Set-Premium
- Plastic Swiss Peeler
- Superior Digital Thermometer
- Escali Primo NSF Digital Scale Metallic
- Mini Mercer Rules - English
- Large Scraper - Heat Resistant
- Single Zip Case - 12 Pockets
Advanced Kit (Code: M4CCAR2)
- Mercergrates Fine Zster-Narrow-Bulk
- 11" Wavy Edge Slicer-Mill-Bulk
- 10" Offset Spatula - Bulk Plastic Handle
- Plastic Bowl Scraper
- Pastry Comb
- 2" Pastry Brush
- Double-Sided Cutter Set-Round-(Plain & F)
- Bench Scraper - Bulk
- Pizza Cutter-2-3/4"-Mil-Black Handle
- Baker Blade
- 12 Piece Large Tube Set
- 11" Granton Slicer-Mill-Bulk
- 8" Cooks Fork-Millennia-Bulk
- 18" Polyurethane Pastry Bag