Cleaning
What is the first thing you should do once you enter the kitchen?
wash your hands
True or False: Dull knives are more dangerous than sharp knives.
TRUE
What is the main cause of foodborne illness?
A) dirty knives
B) unwashed hands
C)cross-contamination
D) falls in the kitchen
This type of kitchen fire cannot be put out with
water, but should be smothered instead
grease fire
Mary needed to make salsa but forgot to get a knife out of the drawer. She called to her co-worker Joe to bring her a knife and to hurry. Joe stopped cutting the chicken he was working on, grabbed the knife, and ran over to Mary as fast as he could to deliver it to her.
Joe didn't wash his hands after handling the chicken, and he ran with the knife.
When cleaning a knife where should you never put it?
In a sink full of soapy water
a damp paper towel
A foodborne illness caused by bacteria commonly
found in eggs and poultry
salmonella
True or False: Metal cannot go in the microwave and could cause an electrical shock or fire
True
The prep cook was drinking water out of a glass cup on his prep station. A box of food knocked the glass over causing it to shatter. Fred cleaned up the glass with a towel and kept prepping the food.
Should have swept up the broken glass and thrown out the food
How should a knife be put in the dishwasher?
blade side down
Where should you store knives when they are not being used?
a knife block
A foodborne illness caused by bacteria commonly
found in ground beef
E-Coli
True or False: Aluminum foil can go in the microwave.
FALSE
Nick was working on soup and accidentally spilled half of it on the ground. He put a caution sign near the spill and served the guests the remainder of the soup. Once he was finished, he wiped up the spill with a towel and then hung it back on the front of the stove.
Didn't clean up the spill immediately, and put the dirty towel back on the stove
What should you do if you spill something?
clean it up immediately
What kind of grip should be used to avoid injury?
claw grip
This bacteria is most commonly found in
improperly processed deli meats and
unpasteurized milk products
Listeria
True or False: If a plug is frayed it should not be used until it is repaired or replaced.
TRUE
As Josie was cooking ground beef on the stovetop, a grease fire started. She quickly grabbed a bucket of water from the sink and dumped it on the fire. Then, she began swatting at the fire with a towel.
She dumped water on a grease fire, and swatted at a grease fire which would just fan the flames
What are two main steps to take in cleaning up broken glass?
sweep up the large pieces with a broom and dust pan, then use folded damp paper towels to clean up any small shards
What should you do if you accidentally drop a knife?
Get out of the way! Do NOT try to catch it!
A living micro-organism such as a bacterium, virus,
or fungus that causes disease
pathogen
How should someone remove the lid of a pot/pan on the stove to minimize danger?
open the lid so the opening is away from you
While working a shift, Jude wanted to keep in touch with his girlfriend so he plugged in his cell phone on the counter while he was washing dishes. He wanted to see if she texted. As he washed the knives and plates, he thought about how much he missed her.