Kitchen Principles
Kitchen Work Cetners
General Safety in the Kitchen
Sanitation
More Safety Questions
100
Name the 3 basic types of equipment used in the kitchen
major appliances, small appliances and utensils
100
What is the name of the work center that is based around the refrigerator and include items used to store food such as plastic bags, food wraps and containers for leftovers.
Cold Storage Center
100
Why is it important to not allow hair, jewelry, sleeves, or apron strings dangle while you cook?
They could catch fire or get tangled in small appliances.
100
What does sanitation mean?
An attempt to keep disease causing bacteria at a minimum.
100
What song should you sing while washing your hands?
"Happy Birthday"
200
Where do large appliances get their energy from?
electricity or gas
200
What tasks are performed in the "Sink Center?"
Washing fresh fruits and vegetables, washing dishes, washing cooking equipment, a water source.
200
What does bacteria produce?
Toxins
200
Electricity and ________________ do not mix!! Fill in the blank.
Water
300
Give 2 examples of a major appliance.
refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, microwave
300
What major appliance will the "Cooking Center" be located near?
The oven
300
Why is it important to close drawers and doors immediately after you open them?
To avoid injury by bumping into them
300
What is it called when microorganisms spread from one food to another?
cross-contamination
300
When you reach into an oven to pull out food, what should you pull out first?
The oven rack
400
Name 2 types tasks that small appliances perform.
mixing, chopping, cooking
400
What utensils should be stored near the "cooking center" and explain why?
Pots, pan, knives, canned and packages foods to provide easy access and to avoid a lot of traveling across the kitchen while cooking.
400
Why is it dangerous to open a jar with a sharp knife
The blade could slip and cut your hand
400
What happens when food is not properly stored in the freezer?
Freezer burn
400
Between what two temperatures will bacteria grow on food?
60 degrees-125 degrees
500
Name 3 utensils
measuring cups, knives, peelers, pots, pans
500
Why is it important to organize the kitchen into work centers?
To keep the kitchen organized in order for cooking to be safe and efficient.
500
How can you prevent falls in the kitchen?
clean up spills close draws remove carpets do not let cords stretch across the floor keep ground free of clutter
500
What is the name of the date that tells when food has expired?
expiration date
500
What should you do if a fire starts in a pan on the stove top?
Shut off heat, cover with a lid, salt or baking soda
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