[pembroke]

You really should wear pants with no pockets, leave the junk in a locker-at home-somewhere else. All pockets do in a kitchen is collect bacteria and dirt. I don't allow my chefs to wear anything other than a wedding band; no chains, watches, cologne etc.

Naked chefs!

I read this after posting the first time and realised that I described my chefs as basically being naked; I showed this to my wife and we both collapsed laughing..what I meant to say is that my chefs have uniforms WITHOUT pockets and jewelry is not allowed. LOL

[dishdave]

Originally Posted by pembroke

You really should wear pants with no pockets, leave the junk in a locker-at home-somewhere else. All pockets do in a kitchen is collect bacteria and dirt. I don't allow my chefs to wear anything other than a wedding band; no chains, watches, cologne etc.

Naked chefs!

I read this after posting the first time and realised that I described my chefs as basically being naked; I showed this to my wife and we both collapsed laughing..what I meant to say is that my chefs have uniforms WITHOUT pockets and jewelry is not allowed. LOL

That makes sense...what I don't understand though, is why it would even be an issue. I mean, not to contradict myself, I understand that pockets collect 'free radicals' floating around in the air and all kinds of other things (i make pizza, and there is always flour all over everything in my pockets after the end of a shift, even with the bottom of my jacket and and apron tied over top of that...I don't understand how that stuff gets in there), BUT, what about the pockets on your jacket? I would think things that get into those pockets are even more prone to get into food just because of where they are situated...I mean, they are generally always above food surface height, where pants pockets generally never are. And a wedding band? I mean, I get it, but there is all kinds of nasty stuff that can get stuck under a ring even with proper, frequent hand washing.

OK. So I just re-read through that. You said 'uniforms' without pockets. I guess that answers all my questions...but the ring thing. I don't get it. I always put my ring in my pocket at the start of a shift, but I guess without a pocket...that's not the kind of thing you want just lying around.

Anyway, that was a long, rambling post, for seemingly no reason at all. hah. You have a valid point I guess, I don't really agree with that rationale though. Well, not entirely.

[kuan]

I went to the thrift store a couple times for pants. Cheap.

[Just Jim]

I wear black chef cargo pants.
Comfortable, functional.
Cargo pockets have a flap, where my cell and wallet go, so no collection of vile substances.
Rear pockets are then left empty, velcro closed.
Front pockets carry my keys.
I can't leave everything in a locker.

[Sabra_1]

It is even harder wearing chefs pants as a female as they are mostly made for men.I get them taken in, Another good thing is to get them made, I got a pair made years ago and put velcro around the waist and wrapped them around, you just pull them on and each side of the pants on th waist has the velcro then with ties attached to each side you wrapp and tie at the back or the front,hard to desrcibe but very comfortable.
Might help someone.

[Phaedrus]

Originally Posted by ChefToddMohr

Dave-
I hate those baggy pants also. Stuff falls out of the pockets when you sit down.

When you sit down? What kind of kitchen do you work in! For me that doesn't happen til I get in my car at the end of the day! Okay, just kidding you a bit. I like the baggy pants myself. I find them cooler when it's hot and more comfortable. Maybe if I was skinny like some of you guys I'd feel differently, but then you know they always say never trust a skinny chef.

[nichole]

Well actually black is not a hassle color to wear specially when you are in kitchen. I wanted to wear something neat such as white (All white in particular). But sad to say it was a messy thing to do.. Then I will stick to black...