Safety
What is a common scenario that would make and oven mitt ineffective?
A wet oven mitt will not be effective.
What is the correct way to pass a knife to another student?
DO NOT hand them the knife.
Lay the knife flat on the counter. Allow them to pick it up themselves.
True or False: The best way to measure a teaspoon of seasoning is over the trash can to catch spills.
False: Spilling over into the trashcan is wasteful and seasonings can be expensive.
The best practice is to remove the lid (and covering that is used for sprinkling) and scoop out of the container with your measuring spoon.
You are the cook and your jobs are finished. The dishwasher is taking forever to finish. You are ready to go sit down and study for your math test next period. What do you do?
You wait patiently or help. No one in your group leaves the kitchen until everyone in your group can.
Additionally, work from other classes (or seat work from our class) may not be in the kitchens.
True or False: When cooking on stainless steel, it is best to fry on high heat.
False: When cooking with stainless steel it is best to keep heat at medium or below (with the exception of boiling liquid). Cooking on high heat can:
What is the correct finger positioning when cutting with a knife?
Fingers curled back in a "claw" position.
This position keeps your fingers clear from any possibility of harm. The worst possible outcome of a slip up would be skinned knuckles, but you keep your fingertips!
Name two ways to prevent electrical injury in the kitchen.
1. Keep cords away from water sources.
2. Unplug appliances that are not in use.
You need 3/4 cup of sugar but do not have a 3/4 cup measure. What are two other options for measuring 3/4 cup accurately?
1/4 + 1/4 + 1/4
or
1/2 + 1/4
You are excited to show off the dish you made in Culinary and want to take a picture. What is the allowable way to do this?
On your iPad (and then send it to your phone for later use if you wish).
Last year, some phone exceptions may have been made for photographing food. However, new and stricter cell phone rules are required this year.
True or false: The best way to clean a burnt stainless steel pan is to place it in the dishwater while it is still hot.
False. Do not place a hot stainless steel pan into dishwater. Sudden temperature changes cause thermal shock. (warps pans and damaged cooking surface)
Option 1: Deglaze while still on the stovetop
Option 2: Let the pan cool down before attempting to wash.
Describe the correct position of your pan handles and tell why it matters.
Handle turned inward (not sticking out over the edge of the stove...but also not over another burner).
Kitchens are small with multiple people moving around. Bumping into a pan handle could easily cause an accident. Pan handles in is also a good practice at home, especially if children are present.
Name 3 ways to prevent cross contamination.
1. Use separate cutting boards for meat and other food items.
2. Use separate utensils/knives for raw meat. (Ex: stirring utensils for meat are not also used for other pans at the same time).
3. When gathering ingredients, do not set meat on the same tray as other ingredients.
You need 1/8 teaspoon of salt but do not have a 1/8 measuring spoon. What is the best way to approximate that amount?
Visually estimate 1/2 of a 1/4 teaspoon.
It is your day to do laundry. The towels you pulled out are barely damp. What do you do?
STOP. DO NOT bring damp towels out as finished laundry. Turn the dryer back on to continue drying the damp towels.
-Damp laundry is a breeding ground for bacteria and will result in smelly towels and dishcloths.
-When you being a new set of towels in the dryer before the first is dry, it creates a backup of unusable towels and cloths.
It is important to ___________________ before putting pots and pans away to prevent water spots, rust, and mold/mildew/bacteria growth during storage in the cabinets.
dry thoroughly
Note: Drying is important for all dishware (not just pots and pans) to ensure healthy storage.
What substance should never be used on a grease fire and why?
Water: Water will cause a grease fire to spread.
Other options: cover with lid for small fire, fire blanket, fire extinguisher, evacuation.
***Adding water into hot oil also causes similar reactions and results is aggressive splattering.
What is the correct minimum temperature for chicken to be cooked?
165 degrees
Always check using a thermometer.
Which measuring spoon should you use to measure 2 Tablespoons of butter?
None. You measure tablespoons of butter by cutting according the the markings on the package.
The manager is boss of no one but is responsible for everyone. With this idea in mind, who is responsible if the counters are still messy at the end of a lab (and will lose points)?
the dishwasher and the manager
The manager should be doing a final kitchen check before everyone heads back to their seats. They can politely remind others of missed tasks, or help. However, if the manager has done a good job, the teacher should not have to check the kitchens.
What is the correct order when cooking in stainless steel:
put oil in the pan
heat pan to medium heat
perform Leidenfrost test
add food
Correct order:
1. Heat pan to medium heat.
2. Perform Leidenfrost test.
3. Put oil in the pan.
3. Add food
Describe two scenarios when announcing your movements in the kitchen can keep you and other safe.
1. When carrying a knife
2. When moving with hot cookware
Many students reach their hands into a hot oven to remove food. Even with oven mitts, this is a burn risk.
Why, and what should you do instead?
Oven mitts do not cover your arms, which can easily come into contact with hot surfaces when reaching into an oven.
Instead: With your oven mitts on, pull the partway out of the oven. Pick up your hot dish without reaching into the oven.
flour: Loosely spooned and leveled
sugar: Scooping from the container is fine.
(Brown sugar is packed tightly)
Give some examples of "horseplay" in the kitchens and the possible consquences.
Horseplay: Pushing, play fighting, running, jumping, towel whipping (or even pretending), any physical activity that the teacher deems unsafe.
Possible Consequences: Zero on lab, detention, call home, kitchen group changes
Your chicken is sticking to the pan as soon as you begin cooking. What do you do?
Wait a few minutes until the chicken releases on its own.