Stove
Where should you place hot pots or pans?
On the stove top. Do not put them on the countertop.
What should you use when taking a hot pan out of the oven?
An oven mitt.
Where should you hold a knife?
The handle.
What should you do before handling any type of food?
Wash your hands.
What should be used when you are cutting food items?
A cutting board.
TRUE or FALSE
When the stove is on, you don't have to be in the kitchen.
FALSE
When the stove is on, you must remain in the kitchen.
Before turning on the oven, what should you check?
You should check inside the oven to make sure nothing is inside of it.
Is it better to use a sharp or a dull knife?
Sharp.
TRUE or FALSE
It is okay to put metal in the toaster.
FALSE
Why should you use a different cutting board for meat?
Cross contamination
Where should the handles of pots on the stove be facing?
They should be facing to the side of the stove.
TRUE or FALSE
When the oven is on, you should remain in the kitchen.
TRUE
What direction should you cut while using a knife?
Away from your body.
TRUE or FALSE
When cooking, it is okay to leave the food unattended.
FALSE
What is the first thing you should do to the counters before you start cooking?
Wash them with soapy water.
If there was a grease fire, what should you NOT use to put it out?
Water
When your food is done and out of the oven, what should you do to the oven?
Turn it off.
How fast should you cut with a knife?
Slowly.
What material should never be put in the microwave?
Metal
TRUE or FALSE
Raw food should be kept separate from cooked food
TRUE
When cooking, what type of clothing should you NOT wear?
Loose fitting clothing
This increases the risk of catching your clothes on fire.
In the event of a fire in the oven, what should you do?
Turn the oven off and leave the door closed.
If a knife is falling, what should you do?
Move out of the way and let it fall. Do not try to catch it.
What type of shoes should you wear in the kitchen?
Closed toed shoes.
What can help you check if the food is thoroughly cooked?
Food thermometer