[Seabear]

One small tip to pass on;
Most culinary students' chef coats look like they have been in a paintball shootout by the end of the first 6 months. To keep a coat clean and fresh looking, soak it overnight in a solution of equal parts Oxyclean, dishwashing liquid, and laundry detergent before putting it in the washing machine. There are different enzymes in each that attack stains and you end up with much cleaner coat. You look much more professional that way, and when you look good...you feel good.