Lab Procedures
What should you do first when entering the kitchen for a lab day?
Follow the teacher's entry procedures, including washing hands and securing hair as required.
Name two times when you should wash your hands while cooking.
before cooking, after touching raw meat or eggs, after using the restroom, after touching garbage, or after coughing or sneezing.
Why should you not run in the kitchen?
Running increases the risk of slips, falls, and collisions.
How many teaspoons are in 1 tablespoon?
3 teaspoons.
How many times must you fill a ½-cup measuring cup to get 1 cup?
2 times
Why should you stay in your assigned kitchen area?
To stay organized, prevent accidents, and avoid interfering with other groups.
Why should you not use the same spoon to taste food twice?
It can transfer germs from your mouth into the food.
Why should you tie back loose hair while cooking?
Loose hair can fall into food or catch fire or become caught in equipment.
How many tablespoons are in 1 cup?
16 tablespoons.
How many ¼ cups equal 1 cup?
4
What does it mean to check out before leaving the kitchen?
Clean your area, complete assigned cleanup tasks, and get the required approval before leaving.
What could happen if you do not wash your hands after touching raw eggs or meat?
Harmful bacteria can spread and cause foodborne illness.
How should you carry a knife safely through the kitchen?
Carry it with the point facing down and the blade held safely at your side.
How do you measure flour?
You spoon the flour into the dry measuring cup and level it off.
If you use 1/4 cup out of 1 cup, how much remains?
3/4 cup
Why should you never leave a mess for someone else?
Everyone is responsible for cleaning up, and leaving a mess creates extra work and potential safety hazards for others.
What is the correct way to taste food safely?
Place a small amount of food on a clean tasting spoon, taste it, and never put the used spoon back into the food. Use a clean spoon for each taste.
Why should pot handles be turned inward on the stove?
Inward-facing handles are less likely to be bumped, causing hot food or liquid to spill.
What type of measuring cup should you use for mayonnaise and why?
A dry measuring cup because it can't level itself.
A recipe calls for 2 tablespoons. If you double the recipe, how many tablespoons do you need?
4 tablespoons
Why is teamwork important during a cooking lab?
Teamwork helps the group communicate, divide tasks, work efficiently, and maintain safety.
Why is it important to keep your workspace clean while cooking?
A clean workspace helps prevent cross-contamination, reduces germs, and keeps the kitchen safe.
What should you do if you get a small burn while cooking?
Tell the teacher immediately and cool the burn under cool running water. Follow the teacher's first-aid procedures.
How should you correctly measure brown sugar?
Pack the brown sugar firmly into a dry measuring cup, then level the top.
How many tablespoons are in 1 fluid ounce?
2 tablespoons