Sanitation
To properly sanitize your hands you should wash them for approximately
20 seconds
You can't see, smell, or taste but its nickname is germ
bacteria
One of the best ways to thaw meat is to...
Thaw it in the fridge ahead of time
What are the 3 contaminants that are hazardous to food?
Chemical, Physical and Biological
What are common symptoms of foodborne illness?
Vomiting and diarrhea
What are the proper steps to washing your hands?
Warm/hot water, apply soap, scrub & wash for 20 seconds, rinse off all soap, dry with paper towel, turn off faucet with paper towel.
Potentially hazardous foods should not sit out at room temperature longer than_____
2 hours
The range of temperatures where bacteria grows rapidly is known as the....
danger zone
What do you do if your cutting board keeps sliding around on the counter while using it?
Put a damp towel under it.
What do you do if you have a fever & cough?
Tell your manager about your symptoms and take sick leave until the symptoms go away for 24 hours
When is it best to prepare food that was thawed in the microwave?
Immediately.
When in the kitchen how should you carry a knife?
Next to your side with the blade pointing down, letting others know you are walking with and holding a sharp object.
What things need to be present in order for bacteria to grow on food?
FAT-TOM
True/ False
A dull knife is safer than a sharp knife
False
What is the temperature range of the danger zone?
41-135
Name at least 2 common potentially hazardous foods.
Milk, Beef, Poultry, Fish and Eggs.
What is cross contamination?
physical movement or transfer of harmful bacteria from one person, object or place to another
What are 2 examples of how a person can be safe and sanitary while working in the kitchen?
Wash your hands, long hair tied back or wear a hat, use gloves, clean clothing, closed toed non-slip shoes, no big rings, no baggy clothes and no excess skin showing.
When cutting with a knife your guiding hand fingers should be.....
tucked or curled away from the blade and on the handle (claw grip).
What do you need to do before putting on gloves?
Wash your hands
What does FIFO stand for and what does it mean?
First In First Out. It means we rotate oldest food to the front so we use it first
Never put this in the sink with other dishes to be washed!
Knives
What is one of the most common causes of foodborne illness?
Improper handwashing, lack of temperature control, cross contamination
What happens if a cook touches raw sausage before touching cooked pancakes.
It can contaminate the pancakes and make someone sick