Why do We Have a Must Chef's Uniforms?

Chefs all over the world have identical uniforms made up of a long tuque, double breast coat, checked trousers and white apron. This fact makes them recognizable at a distance and this happens to be what they wear as a long as they are still working as chefs. This outfit has an origin and every part of it was created out of need and remained the tradition to date.

The long sleeves on the chef’s jacket also prevent any harm to the arms. The kitchen is usually a busy place. The running around sometimes may cause some minor accidents like spilling hot soup your arms. With the thick sleeves of the jacket, that would not be a cause for concern. One may be wondering about the heat in the kitchen. Seeing as the jacket is made of thick cotton, the chef must suffer from the heat. This may be true in some cases but not always. There are some jackets that are made with cooling technology. The price range for these jackets however may not be in the favorable category.

Restaurant Unisex Chef Cook Uniform, Cotton Kitchen Aprons

First is the tuque which is the most conspicuous item in the outfit. It has many folds 100 to be precise and this many represent different ways in which an egg can be prepared. They were invented in the 18th century but little was known about them until the 19th century when the currently used design was invented by a famous French chef going by the name Marie Antoine Crème.

The black chef jacket is one of the options that chefs have. There are black jackets that have white or red piping. A long sleeved jacket is most suitable for open kitchens. Chef jackets are usually double breasted made from very thick cotton. This is to ensure that the chef has the required protection from all the heat in the kitchen. The safety of the chef is one of the purposes of the jacket. The material used is usually fire resistant. This means that a chef is protected from any accidents that may occur in the kitchen.

White Chef Cook Uniform,Classical Cotton Chef Uniform

The coat is made from thick cotton and acts as a protective gear to shield the wearer from hot liquids and the heat produced by the cookers. It is double breasted to ensure that dirt can be concealed by reversing it. The checked trousers on the other hand are believed to have the same tooth checked pattern and this was necessary in order to hide stains. Next there is the apron which was also developed as protective gear to ensure that the chef does get burns from hot spilling liquids. Also, the black chef jacket is also protects the rest of the outfit from dirt and stains. Finally is a necktie which in the early days was used to mop out sweat from the chefs forehead. This function was however discouraged by the health laws in many countries, because it was considered an unhealthy practice.

The jacket is one of the ways that a chef sets themselves apart. In high end restaurants, wearing the jacket is mandatory. This is because you can tell a lot about a restaurant by looking at the chef. Having that jacket speaks volumes to the customers.

Today, neckties are still being worn for aesthetic value and their previous function has been replaced by a head band tied around the forehead. Besides the necktie and trousers, the other cloths are usually white in color and this denotes cleanliness, just like the case for doctors. In the recent past however, most people have started to divert from the tradition by adding more style according to their preference or that of their employer. The parts of the uniform however remain unchanged and still reflect their traditional functions.

The chef’s jacket is the most popular form of chefs wear, that and the hat. One of the most important functions that the chef’s jacket serves is for identification. When you see the chef’s jacket you immediately know who that is. When you enter a restaurant and need to speak to the chef that is what you will look for. 

Black chef trousers differ from industrial ones by the material they are made of which is cloth. Factory workers use leather trousers to protect themselves from chemicals while people working with X-ray machines use lead aprons to shield them from the radiation. In fact the use of aprons has shifted from homes to industries in the modern world because of the introduction of machines meaning that house work is no longer done manually. Besides their protective function, aprons are nowadays used by chefs and waiters to store their accessories, making their movements around the establishment much easier. In fact, most restaurants require their employees to be in aprons both in the kitchen and in the eating lobby. This explains why most of them come with many pockets and besides the convenience of storage these pockets also add aesthetic value to the waiters' and waitress' outfit which in away contribute towards pleasing customers.

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