Introduction to the kitchen

On the 8th of March we started with our chef's course. We got into the kitchen where we had to clean every single thing, every piece of equipment and of course the extractor fan. This was not punish us but to make it very clear that no food will be cooked in that kitchen if it has not been sanitized. We cleaned out the entire kitchen and learned the classical names of the equipment.

Everyone was responsible for their own personal station and the chef's station. We used 3 different kinds of chemicals: Oven degreaser, sanitizer and multi-purpose. In a kitchen there will always be hygiene and safety.

A chef's uniform is all about pride, if you have it in your profession, you will have it in your uniform no matter what your walk of life is. With a chef's uniform there is more at stake to keeping it white and clean. A dignified look helps generate a feeling of professionalism. High quality, supportive, protective footwear is often overlooked as part of the uniform. Hard leather shoes with slip resistant soles are recommended.

If you walk into a kitchen with a bright clean uniform at the beginning of each day, it's only a measure of pride in your appearance, your skills and your profession. It's also a matter of health for your customers. You are showing them that you are a member of the team, and a practitioner of a noble and ancient craft