Health and Safety reasons why BOH staff much wear uniform when working
Chefs / BOH staff, like many professionals, wear their uniforms practically every day. A standard BOH uniform consists of a Jacket, Hat, Trousers, Apron and most importantly Slip Resistance shoes. A BOH uniform plays a very specific role in protecting the professional from everyday kitchen dangers.
Chef Jackets protect against hot spills, splatters, burns, and other kitchen mishaps. The design of your Jacket also allows you to unbutton one side and switch to a cleaner front if you need to conceal stains or spills, this design also serves as a quick release of the jacket in the event of hot spills or splashes. The Jacket sleeves are in some cases long and loose to protect your arms from burns, splatters, and scalding steam.
Chef Hats keeps hair out of the food and sweat off your face.
Chef trousers protect you from hot kitchen temperatures. Long Trousers guard your legs from spills, splashes, and burns. The baggy shape of the Trousers retains hot foods and liquids from making contact with your skin.
Aprons are extra barriers against hot splashes, hot foods, and other kitchen dangers and also limits the stains from the trouser and jacket.
Safety Shoes should be Slip and oil Resistant, sturdy, comfortable, and are the most essential feature in completing an appropriate Uniform. They can prevent slips on slippery floors, protect against falling knives and objects as well as providing protection from hot spills and splashes.