Sanitation
What is the minimum time you should wash your hands with soap?
20 seconds
What should you do if you cut yourself while cooking?
Answer: Clean the wound, apply pressure, bandage it
What is cross-contamination?
Transfer of harmful bacteria from one food to another
What should you use to lift hot pans?
Answer: Potholders or oven mitts
What should you do before starting any cooking or food preparation?
Answer: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
How should you sanitize a cutting board after cutting raw meat?
Wash with hot, soapy water, then sanitize with a bleach solution
What is the first thing to do if someone gets burned?
Answer: Run cool water over the burn
How can you prevent cross-contamination when using cutting boards?
Answer: Use separate boards for raw meat and other foods
What type of footwear is best for kitchen safety?
Answer: Non-slip shoes
How should you properly thaw frozen food?
Answer: Thaw food in the refrigerator, under cold running water, or in the microwave if it will be cooked immediately
Why is it important to clean as you go?
To prevent cross-contamination and accidents
Why should you avoid using a damp cloth to handle hot items?
Answer: A damp cloth can conduct heat and cause burns.
Why should raw meat be stored on the bottom shelf of the fridge?
Answer: To prevent its juices from dripping onto other foods
Why should you never use water to put out a grease fire?
Answer: It can cause the fire to spread
What is the safest way to cool down hot food before refrigerating?
Answer: Divide food into smaller portions and place in shallow containers to cool quickly
What is the proper concentration of a bleach solution for sanitizing?
Answer: 1 tablespoon of bleach per gallon of water
What steps should you take if someone is choking in the kitchen?
Answer: Perform the Heimlich maneuver if trained, or call for help immediately
What should you do if you drop a kitchen towel on the floor?
Answer: Replace it with a clean one
How do you safely dispose of broken glass?
Answer: Sweep with a broom, pick up small pieces with damp paper towel
Why is it important to label and date food in the refrigerator
Answer: To ensure food is used within its safe storage time and to avoid consuming expired food
How often should kitchen surfaces be sanitized?
Answer: After each use, or at least daily
How do you properly treat a chemical burn?
Answer: Flush the area with cool water for at least 20 minutes and seek medical attention
Why is it important to clean and sanitize kitchen tools after use?
Answer: To kill bacteria and prevent contamination
Describe the proper way to lift heavy objects in the kitchen
Answer: Bend your knees, keep your back straight, and lift with your legs
What is the purpose of a food thermometer?
Answer: To check the internal temperature of food to ensure it is cooked safely