Policies and Procedures

Student Handbook

The Student Handbook provides helpful information and guidelines for the Culinary Center; students are expected to read and be familiar with the policies and procedures outlined in the Handbook.

View the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Program Student Handbook

Required Materials and Approximate Student Expenses beyond Tuition and Fees

Refer to the College Catalog for tuition and fees information and payment options. Other costs to consider include required textbooks and the additional program materials outlined below.

Students in the Culinary Arts or Baking and Pastry Arts programs are required to pass either the ServSafe or Suffolk County sanitation certification exam. The National Restaurant Association ServSafe Certification is included in textbook costs; students choosing to take the Suffolk County Food Manager’s exam will incur an estimated cost of $40 with the county Department of Health.

Required Uniforms and Knife Kits:

Program	Items Required	Estimated Cost
Culinary Arts A.A.S. or Certificate	Culinary Uniform Package (choose from Male, Female, Better or Best packages)	$120 - $170
	Black, Non-slip Shoes* *Some uniform packages include Shoes; if not, must be purchased separately.	$50
	Knife Kit (CUL105 + CULINARY KIT)	$300
Baking & Pastry Arts A.A.S.	Culinary Uniform Package (choose from Male, Female, Better or Best packages)	$120 - $170
	Black, Non-slip Shoes* *Some uniform packages include Shoes; if not, must be purchased separately.	$50
	Knife Kit (CUL105 + BAKING & PASTRY KIT)	$300
	Supplemental Pastry Kit To be purchased in semester of CUL218 Baking 3 class.	$170
Baking & Pastry Arts Certificate	Baking & Pastry Certificate Uniform Package	$100
	Knife Kit (CUL105 + BAKING & PASTRY KIT)	$300
	Supplemental Pastry Kit To be purchased in semester of CUL218 Baking 3 class.	$170

Uniform Purchasing Procedures

Plan ahead! Uniforms are ordered online and take time to arrive. Kitchen Uniforms and black, non-slip Shoes are required for your first day of Baking or Culinary Lab classes: CUL105, CUL114, CUL115, CUL215, CUL217, CUL218, CUL219, CUL228, CUL241.

Dining Room Service Uniforms are required on the first day of your Dining Room Management class CUL116.

Students are not required to wear uniforms to non-lab classes unless instructed to do so by the instructor.

Ordering Procedure for All Students

• Students are advised to check your uniform sizing at the Culinary Arts Center Office prior to ordering.
• Or go online to the sizing chart at theultimateimage.com
• Order online at theultimateimage.com
• Click on “Ultimate Image Schools – Shop Now”.
• Click on the Suffolk logo.
• Click on Uniform Packages on the left side.
• Your uniform package includes a white button dress shirt and bistro apron that are to be worn for special events.
  If ordering a Chef Uniform, the jacket should be embroidered with your first and last name only.
• Add to basket
• Check out now
• Place order without setting up an account
• Bill to/ship to your home
• Please come dressed in appropriate uniform on the first day of your culinary or baking lab class (CUL105, CUL114, CUL115, CUL215, CUL217, CUL218, CUL219, CUL228, CUL241). For non-lab classes, kitchen uniforms are not required.

Culinary / Baking and Pastry Uniform Packages Include:

2	White Chef Coats, Embroidered with Suffolk County Community College logo and your name
2	Pair of Chef Pants, Black and White Check
2	Chef Hats, White
2	Bib Aprons, White
10	Side Towels
1	Black, non-slip Shoes (buy separately if not in kit you choose)
1	White Dress Shirt (not required in Baking & Pastry Certificate)
1	Black ½ Bistro Apron (not required in Baking & Pastry Certificate)

Any questions with the order please call:

The Ultimate Image: 631-285-7424 ext. 13

Knife Kits, Textbooks and Supplies

Knife Kits, textbooks and other supplies can be purchased through the Suffolk County Community College Eastern Campus Bookstore. 

Required books and knife kits are to be purchased prior to your first class and brought with you to each class unless otherwise instructed by your instructor.

If you are receiving financial aid, you should plan accordingly to cover your supplies. In the Bookstore, please let the cashier know.

The knife kit is a set of professional-quality knives and baking supplies provided by the Mercer Knife Company, specifically chosen by our faculty and offered as a set at a discounted price. For first semester students taking CUL105 Culinary Fundamentals only, a small, starter CUL105 Knife Kit is available. For all other Culinary and Baking & Pastry lab classes, the full Culinary or Baking Kit must also be purchased: CUL114, CUL115, CUL215, CUL217, CUL218, CUL219, CUL228, CUL241.

Students are strongly encouraged to label their textbooks, tool kit and its contents, in order to reduce the risk of theft and lost kits and components.

Students may purchase these supplies from outside vendors. See the attached list of items that you will need. Every item on the list must be purchased.

Eastern Campus Bookstore

Online at http://www.bkstr.com/sunysuffolkeasternstore/home/en

or contact 631-548-2554 for availability and hours.

Knife Kit Includes:

Culinary Fundamentals Kit - for 1st semester students taking CUL105 Only

M20608B	8" CHEF'S KNIFE-GENESIS-BULK
M22306B	6" BONING KNIFE-BULK-MILL
M23900	MIL 3" PARING-SLIM-BLACK-BULK
M33071WHB	Y PEELER, WHITE HANDLE, BULK
M33000	POCKET THERMOMETER
M21010B	10" STEEL-GENESIS-BULK
M18810	BENCH SCRAPER - BULK
M32023	MEASURING SPOON SET-PREMIUM
M30512M	SINGLE ZIP CASE - 12 POCKETS

CULINARY KNIFE KIT for all other Culinary Labs (must have CUL105 Kit as well)

M23111B	11" WAVY EDGE SLICER-MILL-BULK
M32004	PLASTIC BOWL SCRAPER
M33042	KITCHEN SHEARS
M33251	SMALL CALCULATOR
M31206	18.1" SUPER FLEX PASTRY BAG
M35401B	MERCERGRATES FINE ZSTER-NARROW-BULK
M31021	#126 ROSE TUBE-LARGE
M31030	#907 FLOWER NAIL
M31016	#826 STAR TUBE-LARGE
M18880	10" OFFSET SPATULA - BULK     PLAS HDLE
M31012	#822 STAR TUBE-LARGE
M31014	#824 STAR TUBE-LARGE

BAKING & PASTRY KNIFE KIT for all other Baking/Pastry Labs (must have CUL105 Kit as well)

M33007	CDN DIGITAL THERM (-40/450F)
M23111B	11" WAVY EDGE SLICER-MILL-BULK
M31033	PASTRY COMB
M31021	#126 ROSE TUBE-LARGE
M31078	#48 BASKETWEAVE TUBE-STANDARD
M31030	#907 FLOWER NAIL
M32004	PLASTIC BOWL SCRAPER
M33042	KITCHEN SHEARS
M33251	SMALL CALCULATOR
M18830	4-1/4" OFFSET SPATULA - BULK
M18880	10" OFFSET SPATULA - BULK     PLAS HDLE
M31206	18.1" SUPER FLEX PASTRY BAG
M31120	#800 PLAIN TUBE-LARGE
M31004	#804 PLAIN TUBE-LARGE
M31009	#809 PLAIN TUBE-LARGE
M31149	#113 LEAF TUBE-LARGE
M18602BKB	PIZZA CUTTER-2-3/4"-BLACK-BULK-MIL
M31010	#820 STAR TUBE-LARGE
M31012	#822 STAR TUBE-LARGE
M31016	#826 STAR TUBE-LARGE
M31002	#802 PLAIN TUBE-LARGE

Supplemental Pastry Kit: CUL218 Baking III Students Only

M31144	ROSE PETAL CUTTER
M31146	8" PLASTIC ROLLING PIN
M33295	WILTON DESIGN WHEEL TOOL
M31147	MODELING PAD-HEXAGON SHAPED
M35520	9 PC MODELING TOOL SET
M33297	WILTON GUM PASTE FLOWER CUTTERSET
M31026	#2 PLAIN TUBE-STANDARD
M31170	#3 PLAIN TUBE-STANDARD
M30990	5 PIECE ARTIST BRUSH SET
M33286	WILTON FLOWER IMPRESSION MOLD 2 PC
M33154	WIRE CUTTERS W/ POUCH, PINK
M35507	HEART PLAIN CUTTER SET-NYLON-7PIECES
M33285	WILTON DBL CUT-OUTS SET, ROUND6 PC
M31218	3 PC LEAF PLUNGER STYLE CUTTRS
M33155	SCISSORS W/ FINE SHARP TIP    4.5"