Culinary Skills | Safe or Unsafe

Safety & Sanitation

100

Accidents happen do to lack of knowledge, lack of performance, and lack of ... 

Awareness

200

_________ is maintaining health and preventing disease (especially through cleanliness). (EX: washing your hands)

hygiene

300

__________ is the process of keeping places clean and healthy. (EX: Wiping down your kitchen counter)

sanitation

400

Name 3 ways to ensure that you have proper hygiene for Culinary Class.

Hair pulled back, proper clothing, and washed hands. 

500

Safety is _______________ job.

everyone's

Knife Safety

100

Choosing the _____ _____ for the job is important when using knives in the kitchen. 

right knife

200

True/False: A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife

False

300

When using a knife, always use a __________ __________ to prevent scratches on your counter top.

cutting board

400

The position of your hand on a knife should be a __________. 

Claw (loose fingers)

500

Never try to __________ a falling knife. Always let it drop. 

catch

Fires & Burns

100

In case of an emergency in the kitchen, you should contact: 

1. An adult
2. 911

200

You should NEVER put ____ _____ in the microwave. 

tin (aluminum) foil

300

Name at least 2 ways that fires start in the kitchen. 

1. Leaving the kitchen while cooking
2. Too many distractions (multi-tasking)
3. Using the stove as a countertop
4. Wearing loose clothing
5. Frying food on high heat
6. No fire extinguisher

400

NEVER put out a grease fire with __________.

water

500

Name at least 2 ways you could burn yourself in the kitchen. 

1. Hot water
2. Hot food
3. On/Off
4. Touching hot surfaces
5. Kitchen fires

Slips, Trips & Falls

100

Always clean up a mess ______________.

immediately

200

Name 2 ways an electrical hazard could happen in the kitchen. 

1. Too many chords
2. Twisted chords
3. Chords near water
4. Chords too close to the stove
5. Broken / frayed chords

300

You should never wear _______ - ________ shoes in the kitchen.

Open-toe

400

You should use a __________ instead of climb on counter tops to reach items in a cupboard. 

stool (step stool)

500

Name at least 3 ways to prevent a slip, trip, or fall. 

1. Clean up spills immediately
2. Check the floor for debris
3. Close cabinets and drawers
4. Use a step stool (do not climb)
5. Walk
6. Wear proper footwear

Combo

100

The four primary kitchen hazards ... 

Sanitation; burns; slips, trips & falls; cuts

200

What song should you sing while washing your hands?

Happy Birthday

300

True/False: When washing knives, you should toss them in soapy water with other dishes. 

False - Wash your knife right away. You could cut yourself reaching in soapy water for a knife. 

400

True/False: You may use the same cutting board for raw chicken and vegetables. 

False - This is cross-contamination and may make you sick. 

500

What does the acronym SAFETY mean when handling knives?

Secure the knife in place
Anchor your cutting board
Fingers rolled back
Eyes on the knife
Take your time
Yield to falling knives