Cooking & Meal Prep
Name one kitchen safety rule
Spills, fire prevention, appliance safety, hygiene rules, etc.
Define 'budget'
How much money an individual has available to spend.
Being able to fit into a job means what?
What is a community?
A group of people that live in a designated area who engage in available resources and contribute to them.
List one person who will be a social support for you in the community.
EG) Family member, close friend, co-worker, neighbor, roommate...
True or False: The kitchen is one of the most dangerous places in a dwelling.
True:
Due to the nature of the space, the equipment needed to safely prepare food, and the possibility for slips, trips and falls.
List steps to protect yourself from identity theft.
Safe internet use; destroy unneeded personal financial information; protect Social Security Number; be on alert for scams.
What should you do if you become angry on the job and/or don't get what you feel entitled to?
Talk to someone you trust and ask for advice.
List examples of community mobility.
Car; bus; subway; taxi; uber/lyft; walking; bike, etc.
What are the three steps to overcome procrastination?
1) Recognize that you are procrastinating
2) Determine why you are procrastinating
3) Take action
What temperature should your fridge be kept at for safe cold food storage?
40 degrees or below
Describe the difference between a credit card and a debt card
Credit Card: Purchase now, pay later
Debt Card; Funds come directly from bank account
What can you expect from a co-worker when beginning a new job?
They may be curious and ask questions.
What do you need to know in order to successfully use the bus in any community?
Read and interpret the bus schedule; understand the cost for transportation; recognize the rules associated with using this form of public transportation.
List at least 2 coping strategies that you can implement anywhere without additional supplies.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Belly Breathing
Finger Tracing
Counting
Shape Tracing
What is the correct internal temperature for meat?
165 degrees is safest across the board; there is some variation depending on the type of meat, but 165 degrees is safe
What typically takes up most of a person's budget.
Housing ~ 25% of a person's budget
What reflects how you think and feel about yourself on the job?
Motivation and attitude.
Ride-sharing; what is it?
Ride-sharing is one way transportation, relatively quick with short notice, in an area that doesn't go long distances (IE Uber/Lyft)
Define 'perishable food'
Perishable food is food that will spoil quickly and needs to be kept cold or frozen to increase food longevity.
Outline from start to finish the general steps to making a meal.
Wash hands; review recipe; gather cookware, measuring tools, and utensils; gather ingredients; follow recipe; consume meal; put away leftovers; wash dishes; clean counters, stove, and floor.
Be SMART with budgeting goals. List what each letter stands for in SMART.
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-Bound
What must you do to be successful in a job.
Be willing to show up on time, follow the rules, be willing to learn, ask questions, behave ethically and communicate.
List at least two taxi cab tips.
Checking Driver ID; Proper cab number; No smoking; Exit the cab curbside; If you hail a cab but don't feel comfortable, you don't have to ride in it; Tipping is a personal preference
Define medication management and share one reason as to why medication management is important.
Medication management is following your medication routine and organizing appropriately. Successfully managing medications has a direct relationship to personal stability.