What Is Embroidered on a Chef's Coat?

Chef's coats are an important part of a cook's uniform.

A chef's coat is an important part of a cook's uniform. While generally all chef's coats follow the same pattern and cut, the coat can signify the chef's place of work or education by way of what is embroidered on the front.

Name

Names identify the cook.

The most notable item typically embroidered on a chef's coat is the name of the wearer. This will eliminate the need for a name tag and will make it easy for both guests and waitstaff to identify a cook or chef from the kitchen.

Company

A company's name can be embroidered.

The place of work can be embroidered. If the company's name is too long, a picture trademark of the company may be used. Stock pictures like a palm tree or golf clubs can also be found to show what kind of establishment it is, like a resort.

Cook Level

Cook level may also be found on a Chef's coat.

A level in the traditional brigade system might also be found on a chef's coat. Examples include executive chef, chef de partie, chef de cuisine and sous chef.

Education or Certification

Certifications may also be listed.

If a certification or degree is embroidered on a chef's coat, it is generally found after the name. Degrees include education from culinary schools and certifications include those from professional culinary associations like the American Culinary Federation and the World Association of Chefs Societies.

Style

A certain can be used for style purposes.

The style of the establishment or the chef may be eluded to by way of the font inscription. For example, Asian-style fonts can be used for the names of cooks in sushi restaurants and elaborate script fonts can be used in white tablecloth restaurants.

References

• World Association of Chefs Societies
• American Culinary Federation
• Different Styles of Chef's Coats