Cooking MB I

Temperatures (F)

100

At what temperature does water freeze?

32°F 

200

What temp should pork be cooked to?

145° F (medium rare)

160° F (medium)

300

What temperature should chicken be cooked to?

165° F  

400

At what temperature should dairy be refrigeratored?

Below 40 F

500

In the United States, milk is pasteurized at this temperature for 30 minutes?

145 F

General Preparations

100

Sally was using tongs to put meat on the grill and she used the same tongs to mix salad. What did Sally forget to do?

Wash the utensils in between use.

200

Jimmy took raw fish out of the freezer and thawed it at room temperature. What should he have done?

He should have took the fish and place it in the refrigerator and let it thaw out gradually. 

300

Sam was cutting raw meat on a cutting board and started cutting vegetables on the same board. What did Sam do wrong?

He should have washed the cutting board before cutting the vegetables on them.

400

Why should vegetables and leafy greens be washed prior to use?

To remove any dirt and harmful pathogens.

500

Left overs stored in the refrigerator have a shelf life of?

3 to 7 days (1 week)

First Aid

100

What is the universal sign for choking? 

Hands around or grabbing the throat.

200

What is the first step in treating a minor cut?

Two acceptable answers:

Apply pressure to stop the bleeding 

or

Rinse the area with clean water

300

What common yellow condiment can be applied to treat minor burns?

Mustard

400

For major burns and scalds, you should elevate the burn area above what major organ in the body?

The heart

500

What are the 4 most common types of kitchen accidents that require first aid?

Burns & Scalds

Cuts

Choking

Allergic Reactions

Kitchen Hazards

100

True or False. You should try to catch a falling knife.

False

200

This item that is commonly found in the refrigerator to reduce smells, can be used in large volume to put out a grease fire.

Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)

300

Which is more dangerous, a dull blade or sharp knife? Why?

A dull blade requires more pressure to cut, increasing the chance that the knife will slip with great force behind it.

400

Norris spilled water on the floor and waited for someone else to clean it up. What type of hazard did he create?

A slip or fall hazard

500

Plugging too many appliances into the same outlet can overload the circuits. Overloaded circuits can short out and cause this danger in the kitchen.

Fire