Kitchen Vocab
Fire safety
Misc.
First Aid Scenario
Equipment Safety
100

What is a microplane?

  • a long, thin metal tool with a serrated edge used for any number of grating tasks

  • It is used for grating and zesting

100

What is the most common cause of a kitchen fire?

Most kitchen fires start due to the heating of fat or oil.


100

What type of burn is the most savvier? 

Third degree burn

100

How do you handle first and second degree burn?

First and Second Degree = Cool the burned area with cool, running water for 10 minutes.

100

What do you have to do in order for a blender to turn on?

lock the pitcher on the base and put the lid on correctly

200

What are tongs used for?


Tongs are the tool that you use to grip something and lift it. You might use tongs to move something hot, like food or burning logs, or to serve food such as salad, sugar cubes, or noodles.

200

How do you prevent an oil fire

be aware of the temperature of hot oil or grease to avoid overheating it

never leave hot grease or oil unattended

200

What class of fire extinguishers are in the kitchen lab? 

ABC and K class 

200

What do you do after the burn area is cool?

After the burned area has been cooled, cover with a clean, dry dressing.

200

How do you use a fire extinguisher? 

Pull Pin

Aim at Base of Fire

Spray fire while using a

Sweeping motion

300

What is a whisk?


  • a utensil for whipping

  • to blend ingredients smooth or to incorporate air into a mixture



300

Do you put water on a grease fire: True or False

False

300

What is a class A fire extinguisher used for?

Ordinary fires

300

What do you do if a piece of your clothing is burnt?

If clothing has been burned, remove that part which isn’t stuck to victim.

300

When you are putting out a fire where do you point the fire extinguisher?

The base of the fire 

400

What is a bench scrapper?


  •  a wide dull knife that bakers use to divide, portion, scoop and transfer hunks of dough from one place to another.

400

Besides using a fire extinguisher what is another way to put out an oil fire?

Cover with a damp towel


400

What are the three types of burn?

First Degree burn 

Second Degree burn

Third Degree burn

400

How do you handle third degree burn?

Third Degree = Get medical attention immediately! Cool only with wet, sterile dressings.

400

What do you do when you don't know how to use a piece of equipment?

Ask the teacher 

500

What is a slotted spoon?

  • A slotted spoon is a large plastic or metal spoon with holes in it. It is used to take food out of a liquid.

500

What are some ways to prevent an electrical fire?

have damaged wiring, cords and replaced by a professional

do not place cords near heat or flame sources

do not overloaded plugs


500

What is a class C fire extinguisher used for?

Energized Electrical (e.g., electrical appliance that is plugged in)


500

How do you treat a victim in shock?

Treat for shock by keeping the victim’s body temperature normal; cover unburned areas with a dry blanket.


500

What do you do if a piece of equipment breaks

pick up broken pieces, throw away any food that you were cooking, and consult the manual to see if it can be fixed 
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