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Kitchen Safety

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  • What temperature should the fridge be set at?
    40 degrees or below
  • What should you NOT use when handling hot objects?
    Kitchen towels
  • What is a food borne illness?
    A disease transmitted to people through food
  • Do you keep cabinet doors and drawers closed or open when not in use?
    Closed
  • What does FIFO stand for?
    First In, First Out
  • What is the procedure for when you first get in the classroom?
    Put on apron, pull hair back, wash hands
  • What is cross contamination?
    When bacteria is transferred from one surface to another
  • What do you do before plugging an electric mixer in?
    Insert the beaters
  • What direction should you chop or slice food?
    Away from yourself
  • When can you leave the kitchen when items are cooking on the stove?
    NEVER
  • True or False: Pull out the rack instead of reaching into the oven
    True
  • What temperature should the freezer be set at?
    0 degrees
  • When passing a knife to someone, which side should be pointed out?
    Handle
  • What type of spoon do you use to stir hot mixtures?
    Wooden
  • How do you clean up little pieces of broken glass?
    a damp paper towel
  • When should you wash your hands? (3)
    Before you start to cook, after you touch your face or hair, after touching raw food
  • What should you never use to put out a grease fire?
    Water
  • What is the temperature range of the temperature danger zone?
    41 - 135
  • How soon should you clean up a spill?
    Immediately
  • Should you wear bulky or loose sleeves while cooking?
    No
  • What is time-temperature abuse?
    When food has stayed too long at a temperature good for bacteria growth
  • Where should pan handles be facing when you are cooking on the stovetop?
    To the back or to the side