Booklet 1 Getting Started Flashcards
What is safety
Safety is about avoiding accidents or injuries
What is hygiene
This relates to cleanliness
What is a food handler
The person who prepares and cooks food
What is a food preparation area
It is the place in which food is prepared
What is bacteria
These are tiny living things that can cause disease
What is food poisoning
It is a type of illness caused by eating contaminated food
What is hygiene
It is related to cleanliness
A burn is caused by…
Dry heat. For example , touching a grill
A SCALD is caused by…
WET heat for example, steam from a kettle
What do you do when you get a burn or scald?
Run it under cold water for 10 minutes or until the pain goes away
A minor cut can be washed…
Under cool water and dried with a clean paper towel
What should you cover a cut with
A blue waterproof plaster
Why should a plaster be blue
So that if it falls into the food it can easily be seen. The food should be discarded immediately
Where should a pot handle be
It should be facing inwards away from the edge to avoid scalds
What to wear when taking something out the oven
Oven gloves
