Handwashing & Personal Hygiene
What should you wash before preparing food?
Your hands.
What tool should you always use when cutting food?
A cutting board.
What should you use to pick up a hot pan?
Oven mitts or potholders.
What should you do before eating fruit?
Wash it.
Should you walk or run in the kitchen?
Walk.
What should you do If you see water spiled on the kitchen floor?
clean it up right away or ask someone for help if you cannot clean it yourself
How long should you wash your hands with soap and warm water?
At least 20 seconds.
What should you do when carrying a knife?
Hold it with the point facing down by your side.
Should pan handles point toward the front or back of the stove?
Toward the back or side.
Should raw meat touch ready-to-eat foods?
No. Raw meat can have germs and bacteria that can spread to foods that are ready to eat. This is called cross-contamination and could make someone sick.
What should you do if you spill water on the floor?
Clean it up right away.
If you break a glass in the kitchen, how should you clean it up?
Use a broom and dustpan. Never pick up broken glass with your bare hands.
Name one time you should wash your hands while cooking.
After touching raw meat, after using the bathroom, after coughing/sneezing, after touching trash, after touching pets. (Any one)
Should you leave knives in a sink full of water?
No. A knife hidden under the water can be hard to see. Someone could reach into the sink and accidentally cut their hand.
What should you do if you get a small burn?
Cool it under cool running water. Do not cool it with ice or ice cold water.
Why do we keep cold foods in the refrigerator?
To keep bacteria from growing.
Why should you keep the floor clean and dry?
To prevent slips and falls.
What should you do if you see a loose electrical cord stretched across the floor?
At work or school, tell a supervisor, teacher, or staff member. If you are home alone, unplug the cord if it is safe and move it out of the walkway so no one trips.
What should you do with long hair before cooking?
Tie it back.
What should you use to remove food from a hot oven?
Oven mitts or potholders.
Why should towels stay away from the stove?
They can catch on fire.
What should you do after cutting raw chicken on a cutting board?
Wash and sanitize the cutting board before using it again.
If you are unsure how to use a kitchen appliance, what should you do?
Ask a teacher, supervisor, or trusted adult for help.
You notice smoke coming from a toaster. What should you do?
If it is safe, turn it off and unplug it. At work or school, tell a supervisor, teacher, or staff member right away.
Why should you avoid wearing loose jewelry while cooking?
It can catch on equipment or fall into food.
Why should you keep knife blades sharp?
Sharp knives are safer because they are less likely to slip.
What should you do if you smell something burning?
Turn off the heat if it is safe. At school or work tell a teacher or supervisor.
What is cross-contamination?
When germs spread from one food or surface to another.
Why is it important to know where the fire extinguisher and first aid kit are located?
So you can respond quickly during an emergency.
You see someone slip and fall in the kitchen. What should you do?
Check if they are okay. At work or school, get a supervisor, teacher, or staff member for help. If you are home, call someone you trust for help. If the person is seriously hurt or cannot respond, call 911.
True or False: Wearing clean clothes helps keep food safe.
True. Clean clothes help keep dirt, germs, pet hair, and other contaminants from getting into food.
What should you do if a kitchen tool is broken?
Stop using it right away. At school or work, tell a teacher, staff member, or supervisor. If you are home alone, do not use the broken tool. Put it in a safe place and use a different tool if you have one.
True or False: You should throw water on a grease fire.
False. Water can make a grease fire spread quickly and get bigger. The hot grease can splash and cause serious burns. Remember: 🚫 Never put water on a grease fire.
Name one food that should be kept refrigerated.
Milk, eggs, meat, yogurt, cheese, leftovers, etc.
You are home alone and accidentally cut your finger. What should you do first?
Apply pressure with a clean cloth, wash the cut if it is small, bandage it, and call a trusted adult if needed. If the bleeding will not stop, call 911.
Why should electrical appliances stay away from water?
Water and electricity can cause electric shock.
You touched raw chicken, then answered your phone. Before cooking again, what should you do?
Wash your hands before touching food again.
Why should you cut food away from your body instead of toward yourself?
To reduce the chance of cutting yourself if the knife slips.
If grease in a pan catches fire, what is the safest thing to do?
Turn off the heat if safe, cover the pan with a lid, and call for help. Never use water. At school or work tell a teacher or supervisor to help.
You accidentally used the same knife to cut raw chicken and then sliced an apple without washing it. What safety mistake did you make?
Cross-contamination.
You smell gas in your home kitchen before cooking. What is the safest thing to do?
Do not turn on appliances or lights. Leave the house immediately, go to a safe place, and call 911 or the gas company with the help of a trusted adult.
You notice a knife sticking out over the edge of the counter while someone walks by. What is the safest thing to do?
Carefully move the knife away from the edge. At school or work ask a teacher or supervisor to help if you need to so no one gets hurt.