Safety in the Kitchen

What is the correct way to carry a knife when walking in the kitchen?

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You should wear oven mitts when putting food in and taking food out of oven.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Electrical shock can be prevented by keeping electrical appliances away from water.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you are preparing food and the knife drops, what do you do?

• catch it

• scream and panic

• let if fall

• pick it up and continue using it

It is okay to walk around with sharp knives as long as it is in the kitchen.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When you put something on the stove to cook it you can walk away and watch a movie while you are waiting.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If a fire breaks out on your stove, what should you do?

• Pour water to extinguish the fire.

• Run and go to the nearest fire station.

• Throw salt or baking powder to prevent the fire from spreading.

• Use a dry towel to extinguish the fire.

These are set of rules and principles that one must follow when working in the kitchen.

• Standards in the Kitchen

• Clean As You Go

• No Trash Bin Policy

Why is it important to follow the standards when working in the kitchen?

• to allow yourself to cook properly

• to practice all the things that I have to do in the kitchen

• to accomplish all the tasks at once

• to work effectively, efficiently and safely

When done using knives you should just throw them in the sink to be washed with the other dishes.

• TRUE

• FALSE