Equipment
What type of knife is more dangerous? A dull or sharp knife?
A dull knife- you need to use more force with a dull knife which increases the chances of serious injury
If you've never gotten sick from food that you prepare — even though you don't follow "food safety guidelines" — could it make someone else sick?
yes!
What does the pictogram of the skull and crossbones represent?
chemicals with acute toxicity
Always make sure the stove top is turned ___ when you are finished cooking.
OFF
Always use a _____ ______ while cutting.
cutting board
What should you do before cleaning electric kitchen equipment?
Unplug it
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.
Describe 2 incorrect actions that were made and what should have been done.
1. Jo did not wash his hands after cutting the chicken (the knife could have bad bacteria) 2. Jo probably didn't carry the knife correctly because he was moving too quickly (increased chance for injury)
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. Joe cleaned up the glass with a towel and kept prepping the food. Describe 2 incorrect actions that were made and what should have been done.
1. No glass at the prep station.
2. He should not use a towel to clean up broken glass.
3. Should have ensured all glass was picked up.
Keep flammable items such as ______ and _____ away from heat and flames.
Paper goods, pot holders
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. Describe 2 incorrect actions that were made and what should have been done.
Josie should not have swatted the grease fire with a towel or dumped water on the fire. Josie should have put the lid on the pan that was on fire to stop the fire.
What type of kitchen tool is best when cooking in hot oil?
heavy, deep pot or tongs
Since only the inside of melons (such as watermelon) is eaten, does their outer rind need to be washed?
Yes- you should always wash it thoroughly before cutting because bacteria from the rind can transfer to the edible flesh when you cut into it
Is it safe to keep a towel close by at the stove to clean up spills quickly?
Unsafe
How do you stop a fire in the oven or microwave?
If you have a fire in the oven or the microwave, close the door or keep it closed, and turn off the oven. Don't open the door! The lack of oxygen will suffocate the flames.
If your oven continues to smoke like a fire is still going on in there, call the fire department.
How should knives be stored?
Store knives in a divided drawer, knife block or knife rack so that you can pick them up by the handle, NOT THE BLADE.
What type of cutting board is best for handling raw meat? why?
Plastic because it is not porous so it's easier to clean and sanitize
You don't need to clean raw meat- but if you want to you can rinse in something acidic (lemon juice/vinegar) or soak in a marinade.
What are the main causes for injuries in the kitchen?
Falls
Cuts
Burns
Is a way to dislodge an object from the throat of a person who is choking by using a series of upward thrusts on the abdomen with the fist to force air and the object out of the lungs and throat.
Heimlich Maneuver
How does cleaning the oven thoroughly prevent fires?
Regular, thorough cleaning prevents grease and bits of food from building up in burners, ovens, range hoods and toasters where they can catch fire.
What temperature is recommended for your refrigerator?
40 degrees F
How long should you store leftovers in the refrigerator?
3 to 4 days
How can falls be prevented in the kitchen?
Prevent falls by removing hazards that could cause slips and trips.
Wear snug shoes without trailing shoelaces and choose pants or skirts that are not so long as to cause tripping.
Keep the floor clean of clutter.
Wipe up spills and spatters right away.
Use non-skid rugs.
Repair damaged or work flooring.
Use a sturdy stepstool to reach higher shelves rather then a chair, box or stool that can tip over
How do you clean knives safely?
Holding the knife by the handle and the blade side down, you wash the dull side of the knife with a sponge and warm soapy water.
Are cuts or tears in the skin that can be quite deep. Example- A knife wound.
Laceration