Excited to get started on your Chef and Hospitality classes? We are too — so we are giving you the chance to come to the Chef School building early to get your uniform and culinary equipment, and skip the lines on Orientation Day.
On August 26th through the 28th, we're offering Chef School students the chance to get everything they need early. Get sized for your uniform and shoes, pick up your Tool Kit and Starter Pack, and get your chef pants pinned for hemming. Plus, grab some free George Brown Polytechnic swag while you're there!
Note: You'll still need to attend Chef School Orientation on September 1st — but by getting outfitted early, you'll skip the lineups and be ready to go on day one.
- WHAT: Early Uniform and Tools Pick up
- WHEN: August 26th - 28th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- WHERE: Atrium of 300 Adelaide Street East
FAQ for Chef School Intake
When is Orientation?
Orientation is on September 1st at 300 Adelaide Street East.
How do I pick up my uniform, shoes and tools?
If you come to the early pickup event (August 26th–28th):
Head to the Atrium at 300 Adelaide Street East to get sized for your uniform. Then make your way over to the St. James Campus Store at 200 King Street East (across the street in the 'A' building), where you'll get sized for your shoes and receive your uniform and tool kit. Make sure to have your student number ready! (You'll still need to attend Orientation on September 1st as usual.)
If you wait until Orientation:
After your session, you'll be directed down to the Atrium of the Chef School building to get sized. Then, make your way to the St. James Campus Store at 200 King Street East to get sized for shoes and receive your kit. Have your student number ready.
You will receive an email the week before letting you know that your materials are ready for pick up. You can come to the Campus Store any time after receiving the email.
What is included with my uniform and tools?
Full Time Culinary
- Two chef jackets
- Two pairs of chef pants
- A starter pack (hat, apron, side towels)
- A name tag
- Steel toe safety shoes
- A Culinary Tool Kit
Full Time Baking & Pastry Arts
- Two chef jackets
- Two pairs of chef pants
- A starter pack (hat, apron, side towels)
- A name tag
- Steel toe safety shoes
- A Baking Tool Kit
Hospitality
- Server uniform (shirt, pants, and apron)
How do I get my Chef pants hemmed if they are too long?
A representative from George Brown Polytechnic’s Fashion Exchange will be available during the early pickup event (August 26th–28th) to pin pants for students. This service won't be offered on Orientation Day.
- Cost: $28 + HST for two pairs of pants
- Pickup location: FX - 63 Regent Park Blvd. (Dundas St. E. & River St.)
- Pickup date: September 1
- Pickup time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
If you are unable to pick up your hemmed pants from FX, they will be returned to the campus store at St. James, and you will be contacted by email with pickup instructions.
Students who miss the early pick-up event can still have their pants hemmed later by contacting Rosa Fracassa (rfracass@georgebrown.ca) directly to arrange the service.