It had a horseshoe bar where patrons could sit on stools or be seated at tables. As we walked through the dining room in a line, I noticed a Chef wearing the tall white hat. I later found out was called a Toque Blanche. It was early morning and the dining room only opened for lunch. The Chef was sitting at one of the tables drinking coffee. Marcus was behind me. I had on my suede jacket, a long skirt, knee-high leather boots, and my long blonde hair down.
The Chef and I looked right at each other. And he gave me ”The Look.” I am pretty sure most women know that “Look.” So, it was surprisingly flattering to think I was getting that look …at my age? So, at first, I thought it must be a young person in front of me. But Marcus was behind me. I enjoyed people and was always flattered if a man walked by and gave me “The Look” but i was young then.
I had no idea who the Chef was and secretly just smiled at myself . Maybe he was looking at Marcus. SHUT UP. He was looking at me. Back in the classroom after our morning tour, Chef Laura told us that today being Monday and our first day, we need all to be in cooking uniform by Friday. No excuses. The school provides you with a uniform as part of your tuition. These are the items you will be expected to have:
The white Chef’s jacket should be long-sleeved, double-breasted, and worn with the sleeves cuffed. No further than the wrists unless told otherwise. The double-breasted panel on the front is useful because it can quickly be reversed to hide stains. In addition, your name will be embroidered on the jacket.