Uniforms, Textbooks & Tools

As a student at the Academy, you’ll wear a chef’s uniform to classes as well for kitchen work. There’s a second type of uniform for work in the dining room of Careme’s, the gourmet restaurant on campus. Check out the photos on this page to see each uniform.

Where to Buy

You can purchase uniforms from the college's on-campus bookstore or an outside agency, as long as the items meet the standards required by the Academy. Your jackets must have the Academy logo stitched onto the top, left-hand pocket. You may choose to embroider your name above the pocket in navy blue.

Uniform requirements for culinary and baking & pastry students

Chef hat Checkered neckerchief Double breasted white chef coat ACA red, white and blue logo, neatly stitched on left pocket Checkered chef pants Black or white socks Firm, black shoes Apron Side towel

Uniform requirements for dining room service students

Black bow tie Tuxedo shirts: white, clean, neat, pressed and long sleeved Tuxedo trousers: black, neat, clean, pressed and hemmed; for male and female (no jeans, cords, etc.) No labels on the outside of pants. White aprons: neat, clean as per ACA specifications Dress shoes are required. Maximum height of heel - 1" to 1-1/2" for comfort and safety. Black socks or stockings Hair to be contained, either in a braid or tightly on top of head (bun)

Textbooks and Tools

As a first semester student at the Academy, you are required to purchase specific kitchen tools and textbooks. For the list of textbooks and tools for first semester students, click here. You can purchase your textbooks and tools from the college's on campus bookstore or from an outside agency, as long as the items meet the standards required by the Academy.