Kitchen Safety
Why is it important to not play around in the kitchen?
So you don't get hurt by a burn or cut
What is the first thing you should do before cooking?
Wash your hands
When do you know water is boiling?
when the liquid bubbles constantly or vigorously, or throughout the whole pot.
Why is following expiration dates important?
So you don't become sick from bad food
Why is proper clean up of the kitchen so important?
to prevent injury from messes or sickness from food.
If you spill food or liquid on the floor what should you do?
Immediately clean it up with a mop or broom
If you have long hair, what should you do before cooking?
Tie it up with a rubber band.
When following a recipe, what is an important step?
read the entire recipe completely before you start.
When cooking with other people, what is important to remember?
Always communicate with each other. Be mindful of what each of you are doing.
Can you leave knives soaking in the water in the sink?
No, it is dangerous and you could get cut
What do you use to safely move hot items out of the oven?
Oven mitts.
If you accidently cut yourself while cooking, what should you do?
tell the teacher, wash your hands and put a band aide over the cut.
When cooking on the stove, where should the handle of the pan be?
Turned toward the counter. (not facing out)
The maximum number of hours perishable food should be left out at room temperature before it must be refrigerated or thrown away.
two hours
Why is it important to put back items to where they were found?
So everyone knows where to find the item the next time it is needed.
How do you safely move a knife in the kitchen?
With the blade pointing down and away from your body.
Why do we use separate cutting boards for cutting different foods?
To prevent the transfer of harmful bacteria from raw meats, poultry, or seafood to ready-to-eat foods like produce. (The key word is cross-contamination.)
When cutting chicken, or other uncooked meat, what should you do with the cutting board?
Wash the cutting board afterwards with hot soapy water to avoid cross contamination/foodborne illness.
A grease fire should never be put out with water, but instead should be smothered with one of these two common kitchen items.
What are a lid, baking soda, or a fire extinguisher.
If there are leftovers after you have finished cooking, what do you do with them?
Put the food in a container and place in the refrigerator to have later.
Why is it important to stay by the stove when cooking?
So your food doesn't burn and prevent dangerous situations.
After touching raw meat, what should you do?
wash your hands
When cutting spicy foods, like jalapenos, what is an important rule?
When opening the oven what three things should you do?
Keep your face away from the heat, only open it long enough to put in/take out your item and shut it again to avoid losing too much heat.
What three things do you use to clean pots/pans, silverware, and other dirty items you used while cooking?
Sponge (wash cloth), soap and Hot Water.