Culinary Arts Orientation
Welcome to the Culinary Arts Programs!
Before students start taking hands-on lab classes, all Culinary and Pastry students, and Hospitality students, registering for Introduction to Foods, will need to know about the uniform and tools required for lab classes in addition to knowing the rules and etiquette for the lab.
How to participate in Online Culinary Arts Orientation:
1. Scroll down through all eight sections to read all the information and watch all videos in each section.
2. Complete acknowledgments for the Code of Conduct, Netiquette, and Orientation.
And just like that, you’re done! Now, let’s get started…
1. Welcome Message
Here to welcome you to the program is the Department Chair of the Culinary Arts Department,
Chef Stephanie Herrington.
Important Information
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Food Handlers Certificate
Required of all Culinary, Pastry, and Hospitality students.
JC Riojas, Area of Study Specialist
Activate Your ACCmail Account
All new ACC student must activate their ACCmail account.
My ACC
A great resource for all student resources including Blackboard and Self-Service.
Advising Forms and Information
You will find the Student Petition and general advising information here.
2. Get Equipped
All Culinary, Pastry, and Hospitality students will need to be dressed and equipped properly to participate in lab classes.
Note for Hospitality Students: You will need a plain white long-sleeve chef jacket as part of your uniform for FDNS 1301 Introduction to Foods. A name tag and toolkit will be provided to you by the Hospitality Department.
Now you will hear from Full-Time faculty member, Chef David Waggoner as he discusses how to become ready for labs and culinary tutoring opportunities.
Important Information
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(Online ordering only)
| DESCRIPTION | SIZE | PRICE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | |
| Female Culinary Pkg* | XS-4XL
(Add’l fee: 2XL-6XL) * All jackets are embroidered |
$109 | White Skull Cap/Beanie | $5 | |
| Male Culinary Pkg* | $109 | White Floppy Hat | $5 | ||
| Female Jacket* | $28 | Kitchen Towel – Blue Stripe | $1 | ||
| Unisex Jacket* | $28 | 4-Way Apron – White | $5 | ||
| Female Chef Pants | $24 | ||||
| Unisex Chef Pants | $24 |
ACC Highland Campus Bookstore
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752
Building 4000; Room 4.1430.00
(512) 474-2607
Orders must be placed in person.
| Uniforms: | Toolkits: | |||
| DESCRIPTION | PRICE | DESCRIPTION | PRICE | |
| Chef Coat | $35.98 | Culinary Arts | 281.98 | |
| Chef Pant | $41.98 | Baking/Pastry | 343.08 | |
| Skull Cap | $13.98 | |||
| Chef Hat | $10.98 | |||
| Apron | $7.98 | |||
| Bar Towel | $2.98/ea |
We recommend ordering your jacket and all other uniform items separately.
*Embroidered
Students do not need to purchase a complete tool kit from one of the vendors listed above. Students can compile their own kit using the tool list found on our website. Please note: all tools must be contained in a bag, knife roll, or toolbox.
Mission Restaurant Supply
6509 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78752
(512) 389-1705
| TOOLKITS | |||||
| Description | Price | Description | Price | ||
| Culinary Kit | $202.05 | Pastry Kit | $221.15 | ||
| In-Store Purchase Only | |||||
| Offers uniform components; They do not embroider. | |||||
– Offers a 10% discount to ACC Culinary Arts students with a valid ACC ID.
3. Code of Conduct
As you participate in lab classes, you will need to know all rules of the kitchen. These rules are put in place to keep you and your fellow Culinary and Pastry students safe.
Next, watch this video presented by Full-Time faculty, Chef Ellen Sternau.
Complete the Code of Conduct Acknowledgement form.
If this form is not submitted before the start of the semester, you may not be able to participate in labs.
4. Netiquette
Netiquette
Although a majority of your communications with fellow students and faculty will be conducted in person, some assignments and communication (ie. discussion boards and email) will be completed online via BlackBoard. Therefore, we feel that it is important for all students to know the department’s expectations on electronic communications between faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Next, watch this video presented by past Full-Time faculty, Chef Bryant Currie.
Complete the Netiquette Acknowledgement form.
If this form is not submitted before the start of the semester, you may not be able to participate in labs.
5. Culinary Scholarships, Culinary Club, and Green Initiatives
Did you know the Culinary Arts Department offers its students free money, has a club for like-minded students, and is Green? Watch this video presented by past Adjunct Faculty, Chef Matthew Melton, to learn more.
6. Student Services & Study Abroad
As a student at ACC, you have many resources available to you. We want to ensure that you are aware of some of the resources you may need on a daily basis.
In addition, as a Culinary and Pastry student, you will be eligible for our Study Abroad trips, that is if you have met the required prerequisites. We look forward to continuing this program in Summer 2024! Information will be provided as it becomes available.
Important Information
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Here you will hear from Student Services Staff members in addition to Adjunct Faculty, Chef Stella Bromley, as she talks about Study Abroad opportunities.
7. Helpful Resources
8. Orientation Acknowledgement
Please complete this Culinary Arts Orientation Acknowledgement form to get credit for attending.
If you have questions about the information presented above, please contact the Culinary Arts Department.