Cleanliness and Hygiene
What should you always do before handling food, and after going to the toilet?
Wash your hands
How cold should your fridge be to store food safely?
Below 5 degrees Celcius
How can you check if meat is cooked to the right temperature?
Use a food thermometer
What should you always check before serving food to someone with allergies?
The food label
What should you do if you drop food on the floor?
Throw it away
What should you use to clean a counter after you have cut raw meat?
Soap and hot water, or a sanitiser
What should you do if you accidentally leave food out at room temperature for more than 2 hours?
Throw it away
True or False - it is safe to reheat food more than once
False - food should only be reheated once
What is an EpiPen used for?
It's used to treat severe allergic reactions
What is one rule that helps prevent cross-contamination in a kitchen?
Use different chopping boards for raw meat and vegetables
What should you wear to keep your hair out of food when cooking?
A hair net, wear your hair up, or a hat
What is the correct way to store raw meat in the fridge?
On the bottom shelf, in a sealed container
What is the minimum safe temperature for cooking chicken?
75 degrees Celcius
What is the first thing you should do if someone is having an allergic reaction?
Call for help or contact a supervisor immediately
What happens if a business sells unsafe food?
The business can be fined, shut down, or face legal action
True or False - you can use the same towel to wipe your hands and clean the counter
False - you need separate towels for different jobs
What does the First in First out (FIFO) rule help with?
Using older food before newer food to prevent waste and spoilage
What's the risk of eating undercooked foods?
You can get sick from harmful bacteria or viruses
What are some common food allergies (name at least 3 for full points!)
Soy, nuts, fish, milk, eggs, wheat
Why is food safety important for a job in the kitchen?
It prevents people from getting sick, it protects the business, it keeps the kitchen clean and hygienic
What should you do if you accidentally touch raw meat and then touch a clean surface?
Clean and sanitise the surface immediately, and wash your hands
How long can you safely store leftovers in the fridge before they need to be thrown away?
Leftovers should be eaten within 3-4 days. After that they should be thrown out to prevent foodbourne illnesses
What's the danger of not cooking ground meat (like mince) to the proper temperature?
The meat can grow a bacteria known as E.Coli
What should you do if someone with a severe peanut allergy accidentally eats food containing peanuts and begins to show signs of an allergic reaction?
Call emergency services immediately, if available, administer an EpiPen to stop the reaction until help arrives
In a commercial kitchen, why is it important to have a food safety plan
A food safety plan ensures that all staff are trained to handle food safely, prevents foodborne illnesses, and protect the business from legal action