Culinary Arts Orientation
Welcome to the Culinary Arts Programs!
Before you start your first semester or first lab class, it is important for you to know our expectations and policies. Below are a series of videos to prepare you for what is to come. As a Culinary and Pastry Student, you will need to be dressed and equipped properly for lab, know the rules of the program, and etiquette for the lab.
How to participate in Online Culinary Arts Orientation:
1. Read all the information provided in each section.
2. Watch all videos in each section.
3. Complete acknowledgment forms for the Code of Conduct and Netiquette.
4. Scroll down through all eight sections to complete the online orientation.
It’s as easy as pie! 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 and pastry students.
Laurin Lewis, 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
As a culinary and pastry student, you will need to be dressed and equipped properly to participate in lab classes.
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
ACC Highland Campus Bookstore
6101 Highland Campus Dr., Austin, TX 78752
Building 4000; Room 4.1430.00
(512) 474-2607
Uniforms: Toolkits:
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DESCRIPTION |
SIZE |
PRICE |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
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ACC Chef Coat |
XS-4XL |
$41.98 |
Culinary Arts |
$281.98 |
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Unisex Chef Pant |
XS-4XL |
$35.98 |
Baking/Pastry |
$343.08 |
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Skull Cap |
One Size |
$12.98 |
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Floppy Chef Hat |
Currently Unavailable |
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Four In One Apron |
Currently Unavailable |
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Bar Towel |
One Size |
$1.58 |
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Orders must be placed in person. We recommend ordering your jacket and other items separately.
Order uniforms online. Students have the option to add-on shoes to their order.
Students do not need to purchase a complete tool kit from one of the above listed vendors. 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
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TOOLKITS |
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Description |
Price |
Description |
Price |
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Culinary Arts Kit |
$202.05 |
Pastry Arts Kit |
$221.15 |
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In-Store Purchase Only – *Items may vary from list above |
Offers uniform components; They do not embroider. |
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– 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 student safe.
Now 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. Etiquette
Netiquette
Due to our current safety concerns, we have had to move the majority of our curriculum online. This means more communicating via email and BlackBoard. Therefore, we feel that it is important for all students to know of the department’s expectations on electronic communications between faculty, staff, and fellow students.
Now watch this video presented by 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 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. Due to Covid-19, our participation in the Study Abroad program has been put on hold.
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.