Kitchen Safety
Kitchen accidents usually happen when we...
Take shortcuts/ laziness
Get distracted
Not paying attention to detail
When pulling items out of the oven or microwave, we should use ___________
Oven Mitts
What should we do with our knives when we're done cutting food?
Wash the knife right away and put it back in the block
Oxygen: What should we do to leftover food to reduce the exposure to oxygen and unwanted bacteria?
Cover it with a lid or wrap
We should _________ before entering the kitchen, after handling raw meat, and after switching tasks
Wash our hands
What are falls usually caused by?
Food or oil spilled on the floor
If someone gets burned, what is the first thing to do?
Run the burned area under running cold water
What should we do before we walk to another location with a knife?
Check our surroundings, let people know you have a knife
Time: We should not leave food out in the danger zone for how long?
2-4 hours
What is the proper attire for cooking in the kitchen? (4 things)
Apron
Hair tied back
Closed toed shoes
No jewelery
How can we prevent falls from happening in the kitchen?
Cleaning up spills IMMEDIATELY
Stop, Drop, Roll
How do you hold a knife when walking to another location in the kitchen
To our side, blade facing down
Food: Which kind of foods to bacteria thrive in the most?
High protein (with moisture)
How can we prevent cross contamination?
Cutting RTE foods before TCS foods
Keeping TCS and RTE foods separate while preparing
What should we do if someone is choking on food?
Perform the Heimlich Manuever (Abdominal thrust)
Which direction should pot and pan holders be faced on the stove?
To the side, away from the edge
If we accidentally cut ourselves, what are the First-Aid steps to take?
Wash the wound with soap and water, apply pressure to stop the bleeding, cover the wound with a bandage
Acidity: up to how much acidity pH can bacteria survive in?
4.6 pH
In the food industry, employees must wear gloves when handling RTE foods. What does RTE stand for?
Ready To Eat
What is the first aid procedure for someone who is experiencing electrical shock?
Do not touch the person
Remove the source of the shock with wood or plastic
If there is a grease fire, what should we NEVER use to take it out?
Water
What is the procedure for broken glass?
1. Tell everyone to stay back
2. Sweep up broken glass with a broom
3. Blot the splinters with a wet towel
Temperature: What is the danger zone temperature at which bacteria grows rapidly?
41 - 135 degrees
TCS food examples are:
Meat
Cooked pasta, rice, and potatoes
Cut melons and tomatoes
What does TCS stand for?
Time/Temperature Control for Safety