Middlesex County Magnet Schools

Culinary Uniform Policy

As per ServSafe, ACF (American Culinary Federation) and industry guidelines students
will follow the outlined policy:

● School issued chef coats, hats and aprons must be worn in shop settings,
including but not limited to, shop production, events, etc.
● Black, slip resistant shoes must be worn in kitchens and bakeshops. These
shoes may be lace-up or slip-on, but they must not have a canvas or other
permeable top. See Chef for any questions about proper footwear.
● Hair must be properly restrained with issued hat. If hair cannot be kept
back properly with issued hat, a hair net must also be worn.
● No hoop or dangling earrings. Stud earrings only.
● No hand jewelry including rings and bracelet.
● No press on nails, acrylic nails or artificial nails of any kind. Nails must be
kept clean, trimmed and short. Gloves should be worn as per chef
instruction and when handling ready to eat foods.
● No air pods or headphones in kitchens or bakeshops.
● No hoodies or long hanging sleeves may be worn underneath chef coats.