Hand Hygiene
When should you wash your hands in the kitchen?
After eating, touching your face, and coughing or sneezing (all of the above).
What does PPE stand for?
Personal Protective Equipment.
What is the correct order for washing dishes?
Glassware, cutlery, plates, pots and pans.
What should you do if you cut your finger while preparing food?
Tell your teacher and treat the cut appropriately.
What is the most common cause of kitchen fires?
Leaving food unattended on the stovetop.
Where is the best place to store meat before use?
In the refrigerator, on the bottom shelf.
What should you use when washing your hands to remove germs effectively?
Warm water and soap.
Why must PPE be worn in the kitchen?
To protect us from injury or infection.
What is it called when bacteria transfers from one food to another?
Cross contamination.
Why should damaged equipment not be used?
It can cause injury or is unsafe.
Why should pot and pan handles be turned away from the edge of the stove?
To prevent them from being knocked over and causing burns.
What should you do if frozen peas spill on the floor?
Get someone to watch the spill and clean it up immediately.
How long should you scrub your hands for when washing them?
At least 20 seconds.
Name one example of PPE used in the kitchen.
Apron, gloves, enclosed shoes, or hair restraints.
Using the same chopping board for chicken, beef, and fish can cause what problem?
Cross contamination.
What should you do if equipment looks broken or damaged?
Do not use it and report it immediately to your teacher.
What should NEVER be used to put out a fat fire?
Water.
Why is it important to wear enclosed leather shoes in the kitchen?
To protect feet from hot spills, sharp objects, and slips.
Name two parts of your hands that are often missed when washing.
Between fingers, under nails, backs of hands, or thumbs.
What could happen if PPE is not worn while cooking?
Increased risk of injury, burns, cuts, or contamination.
How can you prevent cross contamination when preparing food?
Use separate chopping boards, wash hands and equipment, and clean surfaces properly.
Why is it important to act quickly when accidents happen in the kitchen?
To prevent injuries from getting worse and keep everyone safe.
What should you use to put out a fat fire?
A fire blanket, fire extinguisher, or pan lid (and call the teacher).
Why is it important not to become distracted while cooking?
Distraction can lead to fires, burns, and serious accidents.
Describe the correct way to wash your hands, including key steps that reduce the spread of germs.
Wet hands with warm water, apply soap, scrub all parts of the hands (palms, backs, between fingers, under nails and thumbs) for at least 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly, and dry with a clean towel.
Explain how wearing PPE in the kitchen helps prevent both injury and food contamination.
PPE protects the body from burns, cuts, and spills, and also prevents hair, clothing, and bacteria from contaminating food.
Explain why glassware must be washed before heavily soiled items such as pots and pans.
Glassware is less dirty and can easily chip or break; washing it first prevents grease and food residue from contaminating it and reduces the risk of damage.
Outline the correct procedure you should follow if you cut yourself while preparing food in a practical lesson.
Stop working immediately, tell the teacher, wash the cut, apply appropriate first aid (such as a bandage or glove), and do not continue food preparation until it is safe to do so.
Describe the correct actions to take if a fat fire occurs on the stovetop and explain why water must not be used.
Turn off the heat if safe, call the teacher immediately, and use a fire blanket, fire extinguisher, or pan lid to smother the fire. Water must not be used because it causes the burning fat to spread and intensifies the flames.
A glass bowl breaks on the kitchen floor during a practical lesson. Describe the safest way to respond to this situation.
Stop work immediately, warn others to keep clear of the area, inform the teacher, carefully clean up the broken glass using appropriate equipment (such as a brush and dustpan), and dispose of it safely to prevent injury.