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 are the 4 steps to prevent food contamination.
Clean Separate Cook Chill
Never unplug appliances by doing this.
snatching on the cord
Where should you store knives when they are not being used?
In a knife block
You should cut tops of cans how?
Completely off.
Don't use this on a grease fire ever.
water
True or False. Does freezing kill all bacteria in food.
False. It kills some but not all.
What do you do when you spill wet or dry ingredients on the floor?
Clean it up immediately.
Poisons should always be left where?
In their original container
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 is the danger zone?
40-140 degrees where bacteria multiplies
What should you do to sanitize can goods before eating?
Boil for 10 minutes
True or False. Most Foodborne Illnesses just make you feel bad but they can sometimes cause death.
True. Especially in elderly, small children/infants, and pregnant women.
Always keep cabinets and drawers...
closed
What do you do if there is a grease fire?
Put a larger lid or baking pan on it to smother it.
What should you use to reach items that are out of reach?
A stool or step ladder
If you get a mild burn, you should run it under what temperature water?
cool/cold water.
Where should you never place dirty knives when waiting to be washed?
In a sink with suds.
To pick up tiny slivers of glass use what?
Damp paper towel
Using a wet oven mitt can cause what type of burn?
Steam burn