PPE
Name one piece of PPE used in the kitchen.
Apron / hairnet / gloves.
Why is it important to wash your hands before cooking?
To remove germs and dirt that could contaminate food
Why should you not lick your fingers while cooking?
It spreads germs from your mouth to the food and can contaminate it.
What is cross-contamination?
When germs from one food or surface spread to another food
Why is running or pushing not allowed in the kitchen?
It can cause accidents such as slips, spills, cuts, or burns.
Why should you wear an apron when cooking?
To protect your clothes and stop germs from spreading to food
What should you do if you have a cut on your finger while cooking?
Cover it with a blue waterproof bandage and wear a glove.
Why should you not put your fingers into communal bowls or shared ingredients?
It can spread germs to food that other people will use or eat.
Give one example of how cross-contamination can happen.
Using the same cutting board for raw meat and vegetables without washing it.
Why should knives be carried with the blade pointing down and close to your side?
To reduce the risk of cutting yourself or others.
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment
Why should long hair be tied back when cooking?
To stop hair falling into food and spreading germs.
Why is it important to check use-by dates on food?
Food past its use-by date may not be safe to eat.
Why should raw meat be kept separate from other foods?
Raw meat can contain harmful bacteria
Why is cleaning cloths and sponges regularly important for food safety?
They can hold and spread large amounts of bacteria if not cleaned properly.
How does wearing closed-in shoes improve kitchen safety and hygiene?
They protect feet from spills, sharp objects, and hot food.
Why should jewellery be removed before cooking?
It can trap bacteria or fall into food.
What should you do with food that has been left out of the fridge for several hours?
Throw it away.
Why is it important to clean benches and equipment before and after cooking?
To remove bacteria and prevent food contamination
Explain why reheating food more than once can be unsafe.
Each time food cools and reheats, bacteria can grow and increase the risk of food poisoning.
Explain how an apron helps prevent food contamination.
It stops germs from clothes getting into food.
Why is it important to wear a clean school uniform (or clean clothes) when working in the kitchen?
Dirty clothes can carry bacteria, dirt, or food from outside and contaminate food during preparation.
What temperature should food be kept at in a refrigerator?
5°C or below.
Why should you use different cutting boards for raw meat and vegetables?
To stop bacteria from raw meat spreading to foods that may not be cooked.
What is the ‘danger zone’ for food temperature?
Between 5°C and 60°C, where bacteria grow quickly