HOT PAN SAFETY
What should you do immediately when a teacher says, "Hot pan coming through!"?
Stop moving and make a clear path.
Should you run in the kitchen?
No
How long should you wash your hands?
At least 20 seconds
What kitchen tool is used to measure liquids?
Measuring cup
Why should oven mitts never be wet?
Water conducts heat and can cause burns
True or False, If a pan looks cool, it is safe to touch.
False
What should you never do while someone is carrying something hot?
Walk behind them closely, push, or distract them
Name two times you should wash your hands during cooking.
Before cooking, after coughing/sneezing, after touching face, after restroom use
What does "mix" mean?
Combine ingredients together
You hear "Behind!" in a kitchen. What does that mean?
Someone is passing behind you and you should not move suddenly.
Why should pan handles be turned inward on a table or stove?
To prevent someone from bumping into them or pulling the pan down.
Why should horseplay never happen in a kitchen?
It can cause injuries, spills, and burns
Why should long hair be tied back?
To keep hair out of food and improve safety
What does "dice" mean?
Cut food into small cubes
What are the four main causes of kitchen accidents?
Running, distractions, spills, and not following directions.
What is the safest way to warn others when carrying a hot pan?
Say "Hot pan!" loudly and clearly.
What should you never do with a knife?
Point it at others, run with it, or leave it hidden
What is cross-contamination?
When germs spread from one food or surface to another
Why do recipes use measurements?
To make food turn out correctly every time.
Explain why a kitchen is considered a workplace and not a playground.
Because tools, heat, and equipment can cause serious injuries if not used responsibly.
If someone drops a hot pan, should you try to catch it?
No, move away and let it fall.
What is one dangerous thing about leaving spills on the floor?
Someone can slip and fall
Name three things that belong in a clean cooking station.
Washed hands, clean utensils, sanitized surface, apron, hair secured
To make food turn out correctly every time.
Stirring mixes quickly folding gently combines ingredients
Name 10 kitchen safety rules.
Wash hands, no running, listen to instructions, tie back long hair, keep work areas clean, report spills., use tools properly, don't distract others, announce hot pans, follow recipes and safety rules.