Health and Safety

Health and Safety

Being Safe in the Food Room

Key Words: 5 Mins

Write the definition of the following:

Mould

Bacteria

Enzymic Browning

Chemical 

Oxidation

Ripening 

Multiple Select

Tick the things that can happen in the food room.

Health and Safety

• The Food Room is one of the most dangerous rooms in school. During practical lessons, you will be using a range of equipment, including sharp knives, ovens, and the hob. It is therefore really important that you follow strict health and safety rules to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.

Multiple Select

What did you find in the food room that was wrong.

• Cat in the milk

• Open bin

• Jewellery on her hands

• Cheese in the cupboards

• Pot with hot steam

What are the 4C's of Food Safety

Food hygiene is necessary in order to produce and supply food which is safe to eat. This involves more than just being clean. A simple way to remember is the 4 C’s:

4C's - Plenary

Food hygiene is necessary in order to produce and supply food which is safe to eat. This involves more than just being clean. A simple way to remember is the 4 C’s:

Cleaning;

Cooking;

Cross contamination;

Chilling.