Kitchen Safety Flashcards
When should you wash your hands?
Before touching food, after using the restroom, after touching any part of your body, and when switching from working with meat to veggies and vice versa
Why do we wash our hands?
Destroys germs and prevents cross contamination
How should you wash your hands?
For 20 seconds, with soap and warm water
How should you clean equipment?
Use soap and hot water, the hotter the better, wash and clean as you go, rinse in hot water and soap, spray with sanitizer liquid and allow to air dry
What are rules for cooking while sick?
NEVER cook while sick. If you have a sneeze or cough, do it into your elbow or turn head.
What should you wear, and what should you do with your hair?
Wear covered shoes and pants. Tie back hair. Remove bracelets and loose jewelry. Wear an apron, but make sure to take off apron to use restroom.
When should you use gloves?
When hands can’t be washed or preparing food for other people
Do you need to switch gloves in between food?
Yes, to prevent cross contamination
What are some forms of communication to use?
- Hot Pot!
-Behind You!
-Knife!
-Around the corner!
What is the number 1 cause of kitchen accidents?
Trips, falls, and spill
Where should the pot handle be turned when using a stove?
Inward, towards the middle
What are some basic rules near the stove
Never assume a pot is cool, use mitts and pot holders, never leave food unattended, be careful uncovering a pot, double check that all burners are off.
True or False, horseplay is allowed near stove
False
What is not a true rule about fire safety?
- Don’t leave pot holders near burners
- Wear loose fitting clothes
-Always know where fire exit is
-Make sure to know where fire blanket/extinguisher is
Wear loose fitting clothes
What can put out a grease fire? Can water?
Fire blanket, extinguisher, or baking soda can be used to put grease fires out. DO NOT USE WATER. It causes explosions
What do you do if a pan is on fire?
Turn off heat and cover with a lid
Where should cords be?
Far away from hot surfaces, and not hanging off counter
What is the danger zone?
41-135 degrees Fahrenheit
What should Poultry, stuffing, and leftovers be held at?
165 degrees Fahrenheit
True or false, you should hold ground meat and eggs at 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
FALSE, you should hold it at 160 degrees Fahrenheit
Which should things like beef, lamb, roast, and seafood be held at?
- 140
-135
-98
Answer, 140
What should a freezer temp be?
0 degrees and lower
What temp should a fridge be?
40 degrees and lower
