Kitchen Safety
What should you do with a spill as soon as you notice it?
Clean it up immediately.
Which direction should you point a knife when carrying it?
Down.
Which direction should pan handles face on the stove?
Toward the center/back of the stove.
What should you do before preparing food?
Wash your hands.
What is it called when harmful germs are transferred from one food or surface to another?
Cross-contamination.
Why should cabinet doors and drawers be kept closed?
To prevent trips, bumps, and injuries.
When cutting food, should you cut toward or away from yourself?
Away from yourself.
What should you NEVER put on a grease fire?
Water.
Should raw meat and ready-to-eat foods be kept together or separate?
Separate.
A friend leaves a knife in a sink full of soapy water. What should you do?
Remove/wash it safely rather than leaving a hidden knife in the sink.
Why shouldn't you run or horseplay in a kitchen?
There are hot, sharp, heavy, and breakable objects that can cause injury.
What should you use to protect your hands when removing a hot pan?
Dry oven mitts/pot holders.
When removing the lid from a hot pot, which direction should you open it?
Away from your face/body.
Why should raw meat be separated from cooked or ready-to-eat foods?
Raw meat or its juices can contain harmful microorganisms.
A pot handle is sticking over the edge of the stove. What should you do?
Turn it inward.
Why is carrying too many items at once dangerous?
They can block your view, fall, spill, or cause you to trip.
What is the safest surface for cutting food?
A stable cutting board.
Why should towels, paper, and other flammable items be kept away from the stove?
They can catch fire.
What tool is the best way to determine whether food has reached a safe internal temperature?
A food thermometer.
You drop a knife. Should you try to catch it?
No—step back and let it fall.
Name four common kitchen hazards.
Examples: cuts, burns, fires, slips/falls, electrical hazards, contamination.
Why can steam cause a serious injury even though you cannot always see it?
Steam is extremely hot and can cause burns.
A pan of grease catches fire. What is a safe response?
Turn off the heat if safe and smother/cover the fire; never add water.
Name the WHO's five basic keys to safer food.
Keep clean; separate raw and cooked; cook thoroughly; keep food at safe temperatures; use safe water/raw materials.
You see a classmate carrying a hot pan while another student is walking behind them. What should happen before they move
Clear the path, communicate that something hot is being carried, and make sure the pan can be carried safely.