FOOD PREPARATION
What is food preparation?
Preparing food before cooking or serving
What is food service?
Serving food to people
What is food safety?
Keeping food safe to eat
What does HACCP stand for?
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point
What is a food hazard?
Something that can make food unsafe
Why do we wash hands before cooking?
To remove dirt and germs
Why should food be served clean?
To keep food safe
Who can get sick from unsafe food?
Anyone / People
How many principles does HACCP have?
Seven (7)
Name one food hazard.
Bacteria / Hair / Chemicals
Name one safe food preparation practice.
Washing hands / Using clean utensils
What can happen if food is not served properly?
People may get sick
Why is food safety important?
To prevent sickness
Why is HACCP important?
It helps keep food safe
Give one example of a kitchen hazard.
Dirty hands / Hair in food
Why should food be covered while preparing it?
To keep dirt and germs away
Why should hot food be served hot?
To prevent germs from growing
What may happen if food safety is ignored?
People can get food poisoning
What is HACCP used for?
To prevent food problems
Why should chemicals be kept away from food?
They can contaminate food
What should you do before preparing food?
Wash hands and clean tools
What should you do before serving food to others?
Check cleanliness and food condition
How does food safety protect people?
It prevents illness
Give one example of how HACCP keeps food safe.
Checking food temperature
What hazard is caused by dirty hands?
Bacteria