Food Safe Practices
What should you do before handling food?
Wash your hands
If a recipe makes 4 servings and you double it, how many servings do you get?
8 servings
Which food group is broccoli part of?
Vegetables
This white powder is used to help cakes rise.
Baking powder
What tool would you use to flip pancakes?
A spatula
Why shouldn't you use the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables?
A pancake recipe needs 2 cups of flour for 10 pancakes. How much for 5 pancakes?
1 cup of flour
Name one nutrient found in dairy products.
Calcium
It’s green, often used in guacamole, and rich in healthy fats.
Avocado
What is a whisk used for?
To mix or beat ingredients and incorporate air.
What temperature should chicken be cooked to for safety?
75°C (or 165°F).
A soup recipe serves 6, but you want to serve 9. By what factor do you multiply the ingredients?
Multiply by 1.5
What does “eating a balanced diet” mean?
Eating the right amounts from all five food groups.
This grain is often used in sushi and must be rinsed before cooking.
Short-grain rice
What’s the difference between a paring knife and a chef’s knife?
A paring knife is small for detailed work; a chef’s knife is larger for general chopping.
What’s the “danger zone” temperature range for food?
Between 5°C and 60°C.
A recipe uses 3 eggs and makes 12 muffins. You only want 4 muffins. How many eggs do you use?
1 egg
Why is fibre important in a healthy diet?
It helps digestion and prevents constipation.
This ingredient is a dairy product, often sour, used in cakes and curries.
Yoghurt
What is a mandoline slicer used for, and why must you use a guard?
For slicing vegetables very thinly; the guard protects your fingers.
Describe the correct procedure for cooling cooked food to store safely in the fridge.
Cool to room temp quickly, then refrigerate within 2 hours in shallow containers.
If a cake recipe for 8 people uses 200g sugar, how much sugar is needed for 20 people?
500g
What are the health risks of eating too much saturated fat over time?
Increased risk of heart disease, obesity, and high cholesterol.
It’s a seed, not a nut, high in protein and used to make tahini.
Sesame Seeds
Describe how to safely use and store a chef’s knife in a professional kitchen.
Use a proper grip, cut on stable surfaces, clean immediately, and store in a knife block or magnetic strip—not loose in a drawer.