Cross Contamination
This is the term for when bacteria or harmful microorganisms are transferred from one food or surface to another.
What is cross-contamination?
This three-letter acronym represents a key organization responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations.
What is WHS (Work Health and Safety)?
This simple action, done before handling food, is a primary method for maintaining food safety.
What is washing hands?
The type of bread typically used to make a classic club sandwich.
What is sliced white bread?
To prevent contamination, food handlers should always do this before starting food preparation.
What is wash their hands?
These color-coded tools in kitchens help prevent cross-contamination.
What are cutting boards?
This is the first action you should take if you see a spill on the floor in a busy kitchen.
What is clean it up or put up a warning sign?
The minimum time you should spend scrubbing your hands with soap and water to ensure they are clean.
What is 20 seconds?
These spreads, like butter or mayonnaise, are often added to sandwiches to enhance flavor and prevent the bread from getting soggy.
What are condiments?
This temperature range, known as the “danger zone,” promotes rapid bacterial growth in food.
What is 5°C to 60°C?
These three common sources can introduce bacteria to food if not properly managed.
What are hands, utensils, and surfaces?
Personal protective equipment, or PPE, includes these items commonly worn to protect hands and feet in hospitality settings.
What are gloves and non-slip shoes?
When working with food, this should always be covered to avoid contamination if you have one on your hand.
What is a cut or wound?
This sandwich preparation technique involves cutting the crusts off and slicing the sandwich into small, neat shapes, often for high tea.
What is preparing finger sandwiches?
Raw meats should be stored at the bottom of a refrigerator to prevent this kind of contamination.
What is cross-contamination?
This can occur if raw meats are stored improperly above ready-to-eat foods.
What is contamination from raw meat juices?
Before using any new equipment, workers should receive this to understand safe operation.
What is training or an induction?
According to food safety practices, this is where personal items, like bags or phones, should be stored while preparing food.
What is away from food preparation areas?
When preparing a sandwich containing perishable ingredients, it is essential to store it at this temperature to ensure safety.
What is below 5°C (or in the refrigerator)?
After using a cutting board for raw meat, this step is essential before using it for another food item.
What is cleaning and sanitizing the cutting board?
Describe how to correctly store raw meats, seafood, and fresh produce in a refrigerator to avoid cross-contamination.
What is placing raw meats and seafood below fresh produce and ready-to-eat foods?
Identify two responsibilities that both employers and employees share to maintain a safe work environment.
What are:
- reporting hazards,
- following safety procedures,
- and using PPE properly?
List two instances when food handlers must wash their hands to comply with food safety standards.
What are before starting work, after handling raw foods, after touching the face, after using the restroom, or after taking out garbage?
Describe two garnishing techniques to enhance the visual appeal of a plated sandwich.
What are adding fresh herbs, arranging side salads, or using decorative cuts for vegetables?
Identify two key methods for safely cooling large quantities of hot food to prevent bacterial growth.
What are dividing food into smaller portions and using an ice bath or blast chiller?