Hand Tools for Food Prep Classes |
| Chef’s Knife – 8” or 10” |
Measuring Spoons & Cups (metal
only) |
| Boning Knife 6” |
Fine Wire Whisk 12” or 14” |
| Paring Knife 3 ½” |
Griddle Spatula (9 ½” offset) |
| 10” Butcher’s Steel |
Tongs 12 – 18” |
| Potato Peeler |
Pocket Calculator |
| Heat Resistant Rubber Spatula |
Notebook |
| Pastry Bag – 18” long |
Pen/Pencil |
| #6 Round and #6 Star Tip (for pastry
bag) |
Pastry Brush |
| Pocket Thermometer (0 to 220°F) |
Wooden Spoons (optional) |
| Black Sharpie Marker |
6-inch Plastic or Metal Ruler |
| It is required that students purchase
a 20 – 22” toolbox or a knife case to carry their tools. |
| Tools can be purchased as an entire kit or
separately from your choice of suppliers |
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Uniform
Requirements |
| Jacket – |
White double-breasted
jacket with white knot buttons. El
Centro logo and text above the left breast pocket
– Model PKWC |
| Pants – |
Black & white, small hound’s-tooth checked, baggy or traditional
cut. – Model NBCP |
| Chef’s Hat – |
Small floppy hat in black or white only. – Model
TOCPWHT or TOCPBLK |
| Neckerchief – |
White knotted or tied cravat style. – Model NECK |
| Apron – |
White, utility, not bib style. –
Model B4 (short), or B4LG (long) |
| Shoes – |
Black, comfortable, commercial-style, laced shoes with rubber
sole and leather uppers. |
| Socks – |
White, plain, no ankle socks, stripes or emblems. |
| Tee Shirt – |
White,
no lettering, designs or insignia. |
| Jacket, pants, chef’s hat, neckerchief, and apron may be purchased
from the bookstore or directly from Chef Works 1-800-372-6621
www.chefworks.com. Uniform policy will be strictly enforced. |
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The following vendors are suggested
for possible consideration: |
| Ace Mart Restaurant Supply Stores |
Independent Suppliers |
Dallas
3128 Forest Lane
Dallas, TX 75234
(214) 351-5444
(214) 357-1774 fax
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Garland (open Sat. 9-1)
3201 Beltline Road
Garland, TX 75044
(972) 414-7225
(972) 414-7720 fax
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Rush Restaurant Supply
6000 Denton Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 956-7874
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Veiga Brothers
2929 Gaston
Dallas, TX 75226
(214) 691-2624
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Fort Worth
5600 N. Denton Hwy.
Haltom City, TX 76148
(817) 498-5900
(817) 498-5914 fax
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Arlington
1605 W. Pioneer Parkway
Arlington, TX 76013
(817) 226-0005
(817) 226-0012 fax
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Beltline Restaurant Supply
221 S. Beltline
Irving, TX 75060
(972) 790-1600
(972) 399-0188
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Chef Resources
P.O. Box25168
Dallas, TX 75225
(214) 691-2624
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Sur La Table
4527 Travis St.Suite A.
Dallas, TX 75205
(214) 219-4404
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Mercer Tool Corp.
300 Suburban Ave.
Deer Park, NY 11729
(800) 221-5202
(631) 243-3209 |
