Food Safety

Define or provide an example of Mise en place

• Preparation of dishes and ingredients prior to service putting in place

• Everything is in its place

• Cutting Ingredients prior to service

• All of the above

What is the purpose of mise en place?

• To ensure the customer is waiting the maximum time before receiving their order

• To ensure the customer receives the order quickly.

• To ensure the kitchen is cleaned at the end of the day

Which of the following is appropriate clothing and footwear needed to be worn in the Hospitality Kitchen? You may select multiple options

• Open shoes and apron

• Chef Jacket and hat

• Enclosed shoes and jewellery

• Enclosed shoes and apron

Why is it important we are wearing protective uniform in the kitchen? You may select multiple options.

• Avoid slips, trips and falls

• Support Knees, hips and back

• Reduce the risk of foot injuries (burns, dropping items)

• To ensure you feel comfortable

What is the procedure we need to follow when removing items from the oven?

• Use a wet cloth when handling food from the oven

• Lift heavy trays on your own

• Use oven mitts when handling all food and food containers in ovens

• Twist and bend when lifting items from the oven

Explain the procedure that you would need to follow in the event of burning your hand on a hot dish

• Run cold water over the burn for 5 minutes

• Place an ice-pack on the burn

• Cover the burn with a damp cloth

• Run cold water over the burn for 20 minutes

Explain the procedure that you would need to follow in the event of a fire on the stove

• Use an oven mitt to clap on the lid, then move the pan off the burner, and turn off the stove. The lack of oxygen will stop the flames in a pot

• Use water to put out the fire

• Use a t-towel and fan the fire

List the steps you need to follow when lifting a large box and placing it onto the bench.

• Place legs even distance apart and create a stable base. Bend knee keep your back in a natural upright position, lean forward

  a little over the load.

• Bend from the waist and lift the load

• Keep your head down when lifting the load and move in opposite direction twisting your back

Why is it important to have safe posture when cooking? You may select multiple options.

• Reduce the risk of eye injuries

• Reduce the risk of stomach pain

• Reduce risk of shoulder and back injuries and

• Reduce the risk of workplace incidents when moving around the kitchen

Which of the following is NOT a safe knife technique?

• Hold by the handle Secure chopping board

• Walk with the knife down by your side

• Move quickly when walking with a knife

• Secure the chopping board