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
What should you do with jewellery
Take off all jewellery and wash hands
Should you look out for spilt liquids
Yes
