Kitchen equipment
An appliance used to heat pots and pans
What is the stove
Defrosting raw meat on the counter is okay. True or False?
False. Defrosting food at room temperature allows bacteria to grow, which could increase your chance of getting food poisoning.
Electrical appliances should always be kept away from this.
What is water
This should be pulled back when working in the kitchen.
What is long hair
What should you always do when you are done using the stove?
Turn it off
An appliance used to heat food quickly
What is the microwave
You should always wash your hands after handling raw meat. True or False?
True. Hand washing is especially important during some key times when germs can spread easily
Use this to clean up broken glass shards and tiny pieces.
What is a damp paper towel
What is the amount of time you should wash your hands with hot water and soap in order to kill bacteria.
What is 20 seconds or as long as it takes to sing 'happy birthday' twice
What room in the house do most accidents happen?
What is the kitchen
An appliance used to cook food for long amounts of time at high temperatures. *Hint: this can get very hot*
What is an oven
Mold on food can make you very sick. True or False?
True. Some molds are dangerous because they cause allergic reactions and respiratory problems in susceptible people. Some molds also produce poisonous substances that can make people sick.
Pot handles should be turned inward while cooking on the stove. Why?
To prevent someone from knocking the pan over.
Keep this type of food separate from other food items in the kitchen.
What is raw/ uncooked food
What can happen if pot handles are sticking out over the front of the stove?
Someone can bump into the handle and knock over the pot. This could potentially cause a serious burn.
An appliance that keeps food items cold and prevents (stops) food from spoiling.
What is a refrigerator
You do not need to wash your fruits and vegetables before you cook or eat them. True or False?
False. Washing will help remove bacteria, including E. coli, from the surface of fruit and vegetables.
It is safe to wear hand jewelry while cooking. True or False?
False. You should not wear jewellery in food preparation areas, especially rings; they may collect dirt or bacteria and make it harder to clean your hands.
You should do this before cooking, after eating, using the toilet and touching pets or animals?
What is wash your hands
What should you do if you have an open cut on your hand?
Cover any cuts with a bandage and wear clean gloves. However, do not wear rubber or latex gloves near open flames or other heat sources. Gloves may melt or catch fire. Change gloves if you touch anything that would normally require you to wash your hands.
This appliance makes bread, bagels, waffles, and more food items crispy and crunchy.
What is a toaster
The expiration date tells us when the food item has expired (no longer good to eat). True or False?
True. An expiration date or expiry date is a previously determined date after which something should no longer be used, either by operation of law or by exceeding the anticipated shelf life for perishable goods.
It is safe to put out a grease fire using water. True or False?
False. You should NEVER put water on a grease fire. If a grease fire starts:
Why is cleaning the kitchen important?
Poor cleaning and personal hygiene habits/practices can cause food contamination, food poisoning, and spread of infection
Name one item that should be readily available in the kitchen at all times.
Fire extinguisher, first aid kit, hand soap, oven mitts