Uniform and Tools
Uniform and Tools
Get Equipped
Specific uniforms and tools are required for Culinary and Pastry Arts students at ACC. As a student in a Culinary Arts program, you are required to wear a uniform for culinary lab classes. The faculty of the program expects a dress code consistent with industry standards.
Culinary students have options when purchasing their uniforms and tools:
● The Ultimate Image – Offers all uniform components and has an option for shoes. Online purchases only
● Canada Cutlery – Culinary and Baking Toolkits can be found here.
● ACC Highland Bookstore – Offers all uniform components (except shoes) and Tool Kits. In-store purchases only.
Students must have their uniforms and tools by the first day of classes. Jackets should be ordered 4-6 weeks prior to the start of the semester.
Uniform and Tools
Uniform
The approved ACC Culinary Arts uniform consists of the following:
- White, Long-Sleeve, Embroidered Chef Jacket (Hospitality Students: Plain White, Long-Sleeve, Non-Embroidered Chef Jacket)
- Black & White Checkered or Houndstooth Pattern Chef Pants
- White Double-Sided Long Apron
- White Skull Cap or Chef’s Hat (Must contain all hair)
- Black Slip Resistant Shoes (Non-Canvas)
- White Bar Towels (Set of 2)
Culinary Toolkit
Culinary Toolkits can be found here: Austin Community College home web page.
View a description of the toolkit here: Culinary Kit Flyer
(Hospitality Students: Contact Hospitality Department regarding Toolkits.)
● 2½” Tourne/Pairing
● 3½” Paring Knife
● 6” Boning Knife, Flexible Blade
● 8″ Filleting Knife
● 9″ Chef’s Knife
● 10″ Scalloped Slicer
● 10″ “Double Sharp” Steel
● 10″ Bread Knife
● Knife Guards for Knives
● 4 Pc. Measuring Cup Set
● 4 Pc. Measuring Spoon Set
● Peeler
● Microplane Zester
● Pocket Thermometer
● Classic Knife Cuts Ruler (Opt)
● Fish Turner
● Knife Roll/Bag/Toolbox
Pastry Toolkit
Baking Toolkits can be found here: Austin Community College home web page.
View a description of the toolkit here: Baking Kit Flyer
● 3½” Paring Knife
● 9″ Chef’s Knife
● 12″ Scalloped Slicer
● Knife Guards for Knives
● 4 Pc. Measuring Spoon Set
● Peeler
● Microplane Zester
● Bowl Scraper
● Bench Scraper
● Decorating Cake Comb
● 2½” Pastry Wheel Cutter
● 3½” Offset Spatula
● 8″ Offset Spatula
● 9″ Straight Spatula
● 10″ Bread Knife
● Star Piping Tube Set
● Round Piping Tube Set
● Digital Thermometer
● Knife Roll/Bag/Toolbox