After so much time under the instructor's watchful eye, some graduates want to break the mold a little, and our Three-Star Plastic Button jackets are a great start. The bright and bold color selection helps express their artistic side, while the durable 65/35 cotton/poly fabric appeals to your practical sensibilities. Three-Star jackets are available in Men's and Women's cut and with short or long sleeve lengths.

Our best-selling hat, the Skull Cap, is a top requester for many grads, available in 20 colors.

For the grad looking to stock up on the basics, our Four-Star Cloth Knot Button jacket is a solid choice. It is available in black or white, with matching cloth knot buttons. It's boxy fit, chest and split sleeve pockets, and easy-care 60/40 cotton/poly blend make it a standard in many kitchens. The cotton rich fabric is made to withstand the rigors of heavy use, but still has the soft feel and breathability cotton is known for.

To keep a cool head behind a hot stove, try the Mesh-Top Skull Cap to match.

Another favorite of culinary school graduates is the Four-Star Button Tab jacket. This jacket is also made with the stain- and wrinkle-resistant 60/40 cotton/poly blend. It features a slightly shorter length, square French cuffs and back yoke for freedom of movement. The waist of this jacket can be adjusted to three different positions on each side, for a perfect fit. The Four-Star Button Tab is available in black and white in unisex sizing.

For a clean, modern approach to the chef jacket, check out our popular Four-Star Tunic jacket. It is made with the same great 60/40 cotton/poly fabric that will breath like cotton, but won't wrinkle or fade as much as 100% cotton. This chef jacket stands apart from the Four-Star line with its pullover style and longer length. It features a high tunic collar with a pearl snap closure. A split sleeve pocket is a must for the new grad's pens and thermometers. This jacket is also available in black and white.