Uniforms

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 your uniforms, as well as knives, 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.

Uniform requirements for hot food, cold food, pastry and baking courses

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 culinary related lab and dining room service

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)