Preventing Accidents
How should you carry a knife in the kitchen? (3 parts)
1.Hold by handle
2. with point facing down
3. and sharp edge facing behind you.
This is one of the first things you should do when entering the kitchen...
Wash your hands!
If any articles of clothing on you catch on fire, what should you do?
Stop, Drop and Roll!
What type of food contamination occurs when raw foods are directly exposed to pathogens or harmful organisms.
Direct Contamination
When grocery shopping, what should be the last thing you pick up before checking out?
What is the thing called that should face in towards the stove, to avoid bumping into it and spilling hot content.
Pot/Pan handles.
How long should you lather and soap your hands when washing?
20 sec or as long as it takes to sing "Happy Birthday"
When using a fire extinguisher, we should "PASS".
What does the "P" stand for?
Pull - Pull the pin.
What type of food contamination occurs when contact is made through a second form? (ie. sneezing into hand and touching food)
Cross Contamination
What is the best way to thaw frozen foods?
In the fridge or in cold water.
When washing, this utensil should NOT be left in soapy water to soak, as it may not be seen easily later.
Knife
Doing this after washing your hands helps to remove any remaining germs and bacteria.
Drying hands with a paper towel.
When using a fire extinguisher, we should “PASS”.
What does the "A" stand for?
Aim - Aim at the base of the fire.
What gives food a furry look?
Mold
How many days (roughly) can you eat leftovers after they have been made?
4 Days (but this really depends on what the leftovers are and if you stored them properly).
We must be sure that our hands or counter are not wet when using these types of items...
Electrical appliances.
What is it called when you kill all bacteria and germs?
Sterilize
When using a fire extinguisher, we should “PASS”.
What do the two "S"'s stand for?
Squeeze and Sweep - squeeze the handle and sweep the fire side to side
What does NOT need air to grow to spoil food, but prefers warm and moist areas?
Bacteria
What popular breakfast items (found in most kitchens) should be stored in their original container in the fridge to avoid cross contamination?
Eggs (in north america at least)
When using this item, you must be sure that your fingers and especially knuckles are a safe distance away as to not get hurt.
Grater or Knife.
Other than washing your hands, what is another important thing to do to ensure personal cleanliness?
keep long hair tied back
roll up long sleeves
wear a clean apron/clean clothes
no hats, unless specifically designed for food use
no loose items
cover any cuts or sores on your hands with a band-aid and gloves before handling food
use separate spoons for tasting or stirring.
do not lick your fingers!
Opposed to adding water to a fire, what is a better option?
Smother it, cover it with a metal lid or fire blanket (Fire cannot exist in the absence of oxygen)
What does not grow on food, but are transferred from person to person? You can reduce the risk of sharing these by storing and cooking food properly.
Viruses and Parasites
What is the temperature range known as the "Danger Zone", (which allows for foodborne illnesses to multiply rapidly)?
4-60 Degrees Celsius