Safe Food Storage
Why should you not use the same surface, plate or cutting board for raw and cooked foods?
To prevent/avoid cross contamination.
What should you do when you are taking items out of the oven?
Wear oven mitts!!
What should you do before, during and after cooking?
Wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds !!!
What happens if you are not sure where to dispose of something?
Please ask your programmer or fellow participants/volunteers so we can try our best to dispose our garbage properly!
What should you do if you are moving around with a sharp object?
Let others around you know so they are aware. If it is a knife, point it downwards so you don't injure anyone.
What should you do with food that is thawed?
Should be cooked immediately
What should you do if you have a cooking appliance on and is in use?
What can you do to keep our kitchen surfaces clean?
Use a towel to wipe down and remove and dirt/residue
Where should paper be disposed?
Blue Recycling Bin
What shelves in the fridge belong to the youth team?
Top 3 shelves on the right
What temperature should you refridgerate food at?
4C or lower
What should you do when opening the oven door?
Make sure to open it all the way down so it doesn't close on you.
Is there anything that you can NOT wash in the dishwasher?
Generally speaking, everything in our kitchen should be okay! Our bigger items like our baking pans + cutting boards may not fit; we will have to wash them by hand.
Where should you dispose of food waste?
Big green or small beige compost bins!
Can you open the freezer multiple times in a row? Please explain why.
No because every time the freezer is opened, it needs to make sure it goes back to it's expected temp, otherwise the food inside can be affected; it will be locked for about a minute or two, and then you should be able to open it again!
What temperature should you freeze foods at?
18C or lower
What should you keep nearby to smother flames in the event of a fire?
A pot cover/lid
What do you do with your equipment after it has been cleaned and dried?
Put them away in their respective cabinets
Can glass be disposed in the same bin as garbage?
No, it needs to be put in the blue bin next to the large van in the garage (ask your programmer).
What do people usually check if they are unsure if an ingredient or food item is still okay to use?
The expiry and best before?
What temperature is the danger zone between and why do we try to avoid being in that zone?
Danger zone is between 4C and 60C. The danger zone is where bacteria can grown quickly and cause illness which we dont want!!!
At the sidewalk outside of Subway
Why should you NOT crowd the dishwasher?
They will not clean properly
Should empty plastics and containers be thrown out in the garbage bin?
No, they should be rinsed and recycled in the plastics and containers bin (that should also be labeled)
Is there a difference between the best before date and expiry? If so, what is it?
Best before dates tell you when an unopened product will be at its peak quality and flavour but it is still safe to eat afterwards (with your own judgement).
Expiry dates represent the final date a product is safe to consume (for health/safety or nutritional reasons!).