Kitchen Safety
why shouldnt you leave food unattended
it could burn and start a fire
what is the first thing you should do in the kitchen
wash your hands
why should you never try to catch a falling knife
you can cut yourself
what is food borne illness
an illness caused by contaminated food
why should hair be covered/tied back when cooking
to keep away from getting in food
why shouldnt you run in the kitchen
you can slip and possibly get burned
why is it important to wash the counter before cooking
to remove germs
why should you cut at an angle away from yourself
to prevent cuts
name one symptom of food poisoning
nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or stomach pain
what does it mean to preheat the oven
to heat it before any food is inside
what should you do if there is a small grease fire on the stove
turn off the heat and cover with a lid
what should you do when a kitchen rag/sponge gets dirty
throw it away
what should you do if a knife falls on the floor
step back let it fall
why should leftovers be refrigerated quickly
to stop bacteria from spreading
what tool measures temperature of food
a thermometer
what should you wear on your feet to stay safe in the kitchen?
closed-toe shoes
Whats the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands?
20 seconds
why is a dull knife more dangerous then a sharp knife
it can slip and cause cuts easier
what is the most common bacteria to come from uncooked chicken
salmonella
why is it important to read the recipe before starting
to know the steps and not mess up messurments
why is it important to keep pot handles turned inwards
so you dont knock into them and start fires
why should raw meat be kept separate from all other foods
to prevent cross-contamination
whats the safest way to carry a knife
tip down, blade behind you
what temperature should cooked poultry be at
165'F
name one sign food has gone bad
bad smell, slimy texture, or mold