Knife Safety
Which direction should you cut: toward or away from your body?
What tool should you use to check if meat is safely cooked?
A food thermometer.
What should you do before preparing food?
Wash your hands.
Should you run the a kitchen?
No.
What should you use to remove a hot pan from the oven?
Dry oven mitts or pot holders.
What should you do if you drop a Knife?
Step back and let it fall. Never try to catch it?
What internal temperature should chicken reach?
165*f
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?
At least 20 seconds.
What should you do when you see water or food spilled on the floor?
Clean it up immediately and warn others.
Which way should pot handles face on a stove?
Inward/away from the edge.
Where should you put a knife when you're finished using it?
In a safe designated place, not on the edge of a counter or hidden in the sink.
True or false: if chicken looks fully cooked, you don't need to check its temperature.
False.
What should you do immediately after handling raw meat?
Wash your hands.
Why should long hair be tied back when cooking?
To keep it away from food, flames, and equipment.
True or false: It's ok to leave something cooking on the stove while you leave the kitchen.
False.
Is a sharp knife or a dull knife generally safer to use correctly?
A sharp knife.
Where should raw meat be stored in a refrigerator?
On the bottom shelf so juices can't drip onto foods.
What is cross-contamination?
When germs or contaminants are transferred from one food, surface, or object to another.
Why shouldn't you wear loose or baggy sleeves while cooking?
They can catch fire or get caught on equipment.
Should you pour water on a grease fire?
NO!
Why can a dull knife be more dangerous?
It requires more force and is more likely to slip.
What are the four basic food-safety steps?
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill.
Why shouldn't you wash raw chicken in the sink?
Water can splash bacteria onto the sink, counters, utensils, and other food.
You don't know how to operate a piece of kitchen equipment. What should you do?
Don't use it until someone who knows how teaches you.
Why is putting water on a grease fire dangerous?
The water can rapidly turn to steam and spread/splatter the burning grease, making the fire much worse.