Knife Safety
Where should dirty, sharp objects (like a knife) go while waiting to be cleaned?
Beside the sink
Name the four main cleaning jobs in the kitchen.
Dishes, Sink, Counter, Floors
Name a situation after which you must wash hands TWICE.
Using the bathroom, sneezing, coughing
Other than weighing, describe the most accurate way to measure a cup of flour.
Spoon in until overly full, level off
Name a method or procedure that prevents falls.
Clean up spills, only climbing on surfaces that are meant to be climbed on
How should a knife be carried in the kitchen?
At your side, pointed down
Why is it important to have clean surfaces (sinks and counters)?
Cross contamination, so people don't get sick
How should you dry your hands after washing them?
Clean paper towel
Other than weighing, describe the most accurate way to measure a cup of water.
Fill to the line, look at eye level, water should be still
What kind of material should never be used in the microwave due to risk of fire and/or electric shock?
Metal
What is a proper way to hold a knife when cutting?
Thumb over bolter OR hand wrapped around handle OR 1-2 fingers and thumb gripping the back of the blade
What cleaning item is used on dishes AFTER they have been washed and rinsed?
Purell Sanitizing Spray
If using gloves to prepare food, what do you need to do before putting them on?
Wash & dry hands
What does the yield or serving tell you about a recipe?
How much it makes or how many people it will feed
Name a method or procedure that prevents fires in the kitchen.
Tying hair back, turn pot handles inward, avoid loose sleeves
Describe how to use the claw technique.
Fingers tucked under, flat side of knife against knuckle
What item will we use to clean the counters?
Disinfection wipe
How hot should the water be when washing your hands?
As hot as you can tolerate
What does the ingredients list tell you on a recipe?
The ingredients and their amounts, sometimes prep methods
What TWO things must be done before cleaning beaters from a hand mixer?
Unplug mixer, remove beaters
When should the claw technique be used?
Cutting small things, when blade needs to be close to fingers
What is one way to prevent cross contamination?
clean counters, sink, washing hands, clean utensils
Name a time you would need to change your gloves.
They rip, moving between tasks, cleaning, etc
What do the instructions on a recipe tell you?
The steps, what to do with the ingredients, cooking methods
What is cross contamination?