Kitchen Safety 1
What is the first thing you should do before touching anything in the kitchen?
wash your hands
Use these to put in or take food out of the oven.
(Dry) oven mitts/ Pot holders
What should you do with the cutting boards between cutting different types of food?
Clean them/Use a different one
It's important to make sure your oven is empty before turning it on to bake. True or False
True
What can we use to check the temperature of meats to make sure they are fully cooked?
Meat thermometer
What will make a sound if food starts burning in the kitchen?
Smoke alarm/detector
There is label on foods that tells us how long it is good for. What is it called?
An expiration date
What does RED on the stove mean?
it means HOT
What do you do when you spill wet or dry ingredients on the floor?
Clean it up immediately.
Why should you clean as you go?
To prevent accidents and bacteria
What should you do with long hair before cooking?
Tie it back.
What direction should you turn pot handles when cooking?
Inward, not sticking over the stove where it can be knocked over.
Where should cleaning chemicals be stored when not in use in the kitchen?
Under the sink or high enough children can't reach them.
This material can never go in a microwave.
metal
Which is more dangerous a sharp knife or a dull knife?
Dull knife
What direction/Method should you keep your fingers when cutting?
Tucked away from the blade/the "Claw" method
Should you put knives in soapy water? Why or why no?
No - Someone could get cut
What should you do if a knife falls?
Step back and let it fall (don't catch it)
To prevent accidents, always keep cabinets and drawers...
closed
_______ can cause stomach pains, nausea, or diarrhea and can happen to us when we eat food that is not fully cooked.
Food poisoning
What can happen to our food if it is not properly stored in a fridge or freezer?
It can go bad and made us sick.
What should you wear when cooking?
An apron
It's okay to keep cords for appliances near water. True or False
False
What is cross contamination?
When bacteria spreads from one food/surface to another
No, it can cause a burn