It is a privilege for students to partake in the School-to-Career Program. Students are not required to participate; therefore, they can be removed at any time.  Due to strenuous liability and accountability issues, under no uncertain terms can this privilege be abused. These experiences are an integral part of the school’s curriculum, and participation will reflect directly on the student’s academic standing. Typically, students must receive a “C” or better and have a good attendance and discipline record. Please see the School to Career Office for more information on a variety of work-based experiences for students, including Cooperative Education, Internships, Job Placements, and School-to-Career transition programs.

Junior and Senior students are eligible to participate in the School-to-Career program after completing a pre-evaluation form.

 Additional Requirements (Seniors) – Seniors must complete a minimum of 75% of their task list, maintain a C Final Average in all classes, have zero discipline referrals for Senior year, and less than 10 combined Unexcused Absences and Tardies. 

Additional Requirements (Juniors)- Juniors experiences are available after the second marking period. Juniors must complete a minimum of 60% of their task list Maintain a C Final Average in all classes, have zero discipline referrals for Junior year, and less than 10 combined Unexcused Absences and Tardies.
 

Dress Code/Uniform Requirements

Students must have a clean, pressed, complete chef uniform, which must be worn everyday. 

This uniform consists of: 

• White chef’s coat 
• White apron 
• Houndstooth black and white checkered chef pants (which must be hemmed) 
• White cloth chef hat 
• White neckerchief
• Black T- Shirt or Polo which may be purchased 
• Black, non-skid, leather work shoes

Order forms for the uniform package were distributed to students in May.  Students will need to have uniforms for the first day of class.

Our uniform is worn with honor, dignity, and pride, therefore, persistent stains, tears, rips or shreds will require the purchase of a new uniform.  

• No street clothes are permitted to be worn under the uniform.  
• No sandals or open-toe shoes. 
• Due to Pennsylvania State Health Regulations, socks must be worn with shoes.  
• The black polo shirt must be worn when not wearing the chef’s coat. 
• Students assigned to the pastry shop or dining room are required to wear their black polo with embroidered name and school logo, checkered chef pants with their black non slip shoes (bistro apron will be provided by instructor).

• Hair must be kept in a hairnet and/or chef’s hat.   
• According to FDA Policy, no jewelry of any kind will be permitted (this includes plastic or other plug-type piercings).  The only jewelry permitted is a wedding ring.  
• Fingernails must be clean, polish free, and without adornments (i.e. rhinestones, etc.)   Nails are NOT to exceed 1/4" beyond the fingertip.

• Men must be clean shaven each day.  
• No beards or hair under the bottom lip, or a beard guard must be worn.  Mustaches must be neatly trimmed.  
• Due to professional standards in the hospitality industry, no extreme colored hair is permitted.  
• Due to sanitary standards, hair must be of natural fiber, i.e., synthetic or straw-type extensions and/or pieces will break off and contaminate food.

Uniform ordering instructions online at www.ChefWorks/BucksCountyTech 

Step One:  Select New Customer on the log in page to begin

Step Two:  Registering

Company Property Code: BCT01
Enter your first and last name
Enter your email address
Enter Phone Number

Type in your personalized password to be used each time you log into the site.  Please note you create this and Chef Works does not keep a record of passwords.  Please ensure this is a unique password as passwords cannot be duplicated. 
Confirm your selected password
Click  Register

Step Three:
Selecting Register will return you to the login screen.
Enter BCT01 & Personalized Password Click Login

Step Four:  Main Billing and Shipping Screen
Type in shipping information  
Verify Name and email address
Click Start to begin your order

Step Five:  Selection of Category
Select from one of the 3 student categories; Culinary/ Baking/ Life Skills
                    ( For Baking Students Select Baking)

Step Six: Selection of Items

There are photos of each item needed. Select each item one at a time. The quantities will fill in automatically. 
Enter  and size select add to cart
Use the back button to continue shopping until all items are selected.  
Please note that :
First and Last Name are required for the embroidery on the chef coats. 

Step Seven: Confirm and Submit Order      
Review Shopping Cart and select Checkout
Select desired Shipping Method

Add any special notes or instructions to the Order Notes section

To add additional items select from the category field

Step #8: Payment:
Enter credit card information Once order is confirmed,
Select Place Order to submit.  
Please note once the order is submitted NO changes can be made.  
Orders are processed automatically.

Equipment, Materials, Uniform, Other Requirements

Students must have the following with them everyday as part of their preparedness/readiness for class.  

• $0.25-Black Pen
• $1.00- Cake Tester
• $1.00- Black Sharpie
• $2.00- Pocket Sized Notebook
• $3.00- Thermometer

(If lost or needing a new item, it can be purchased through the instructor or be purchased on your own)