Kitchen Safety 1
What is the first thing you should do before touching anything in the kitchen?
wash your hands
Use these to put in or take food out of the oven.
(Dry) oven mitts/ Pot holders
What are the 4 basic food safety rules
Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill
Never unplug appliances by doing this.
snatching on the cord
Where should you store knives when they are not being used?
In a knife block
Microwave on defrost
Don't use this on a grease fire ever.
water
True or False. Does freezing kill all bacteria in food.
False. It kills some but not all.
What do you do when you spill wet or dry ingredients on the floor?
Clean it up immediately.
What do you do if there is a grease fire?
Put a larger lid or baking pan on it to smother it.
What should you do with long hair before cooking?
Tie it back.
What direction should you turn pot handles when cooking?
Inward, not sticking over the stove where it can be knocked over.
Where should cleaning chemicals be stored when not in use in the kitchen?
Under the sink or high enough children can't reach them.
This material can never go in a microwave.
metal or foil
Which is more dangerous a sharp knife or a dull knife?
Dull knife
What is the danger zone?
40-140 degrees where bacteria multiplies
What are the 3 groups of people that are more likely to contract foodborne illness?
elderly, small children/infants, and pregnant women.
True or False. Most Foodborne Illnesses just make you feel bad but they can sometimes cause death.
True
Always keep cabinets and drawers...
closed
what does FATTOM stand for?
What should you use to reach items that are out of reach?
A stool or step ladder
If you get a mild burn, you should run it under what temperature water?
cool/cold water.
Where should you never place dirty knives when waiting to be washed?
In a sink with suds.
To pick up tiny slivers of glass use what?
Damp paper towel
Using a wet oven mitt can cause what type of burn?
Steam burn
What temperature should your freezer be?
below 40
What are the 4 most common pathogens
bacteria, viruses, parasites and fungi
What temperature should your refrigerator be?
40 degrees
Name the 4 ways to defrost food
In the sink, cold water, change water every 30 min
Microwave on defrost
Thaw while cooking
2 hours
Define Perishable
Foods that become unsafe quickly if not refrigerated or frozen (example, raw meat or milk).
Define Cross-Contamination
Transferring harmful bacteria from one food to another or from one food to another source such as hands.
Define contaminated
Food that contains harmful bacteria that may make you sick, but may look, smell or taste fine.
Define foodborne illness
Sickness caused by eating contaminated food; sometimes called food poisoning.
Define Sanitation
Sanitation means following practices that help prevent disease