Final Exam Review - Kitchen & Knife Safety

What is a procedure for preventing burns during food preparation?

• be sure foods put into hot grease are wet and cold

• Get help to carry heavy, hot containers

• Turn pan handles toward the front of the range

• Wear loose-fitting clothes

OSHA requires chemical manufacturers to supply what forms with the sales of their products?

• EPA
• IPM
• MSDS
• USDA

The three things necessary for a fire to burn are ________.

• fuel, oil and heat
• oxygen, fuel and heat
• oxygen, fuel and oil
• oxygen, water and fuel

Jane was putting a large bag of flour on a high shelf and turned while reaching causing sudden pain and swelling in her back. Jane most likely experienced what type of accident?

• Burn
• Cut
• Shock
• Strain

Maria spilled tea on the floor in the server's workstation. What should she do to prevent an accident?

• Clean up the spill immediately and display a "Wet Floor" sign
• Cover the spill with a paper towel
• Leave the spill until it can be cleaned later and display a "Wet Floor" sign
• Leave alone until a supervisor is notified

What is a safe procedure for preventing cuts?

• Keep using chipped or cracked glasses and dishes
• Discard open cans and their lids at the end of your shift
• Sweep up broken glass or dishes immediately
• Pick up broken glass or dishes with your hands

Which guideline will assist in preventing kitchen accidents?

• Lift heavy objects with the back, not the legs

• Clean ovens, ventilation hoods and change filters often

• Store chemicals in food storage containers to prevent spillage

• Wear long hair down and large pieces of jewelry

Which classic vegetable cut resembles a matchstick?

• chiffonade
• diagonal
• julienne
• mince

Why is the hand-claw technique important when cutting?

• Keeps fingers from cramping
• Guides foods and prevents cuts
• Prevents strain on the wrist
• Keeps food sanitary

Why is it important to cut foods into uniform shapes?

• It improves flavors
• It conserves nutrients
• It ensures that the foods are safe to eat
• It helps the foods cook evenly