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 starts to bubble a lot
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?
Cross out steps as you finish them.
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?
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)
If someone else is cooking, what should you do?
Be mindful and stay quiet so the person cooking can concentrate.
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 wear gloves when we cook at IK?
to make sure the food is clean and safe to share with others.
When cutting chicken, or other uncooked meat, what should you do with the cutting board?
Wash the cutting board before using it again to avoid cross contamination/foodborne illness.
If your nervous about cutting, what can you use?
A cutting glove.
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 should you do?
Do not keep your face close to the heat, only open it long enough to put in/take out your item and shut it again to avoid getting burned.
What do you use to clean pots/pans, silverware, and other dirty items you used while cooking?
Sponge and soap