Kitchen Safety

What does PPE stand for?

Answer explanation

PPE stands for 'personal protective equipment'.

Identify the PPE needed in the school kitchen.

Answer explanation

Enclosed leather shoes, long pants, an apron, tying back longer hair and removing jewellery.

Why is good hygiene important?

Answer explanation

Maintaining good hygiene is important as it can help prevent contamination of food.

List ways to maintain good hygiene.

Answer explanation

Ways to maintain good hygiene include washing your hands regularly and keeping your fingernails short and clean.

Define cross contamination.

Answer explanation

Cross contamination is when the harmful bacteria from one food is transferred to another food.

Where should the handles of pots and pans be pointed when cooking on the stove? Why?

Answer explanation

The handles of pots and pans should be turned away from the edge of the stove to prevent them from being knocked over.

What else should be kept clear of surfaces around the stove?

Answer explanation

Flammable items, like tea towels should be kept away from the stove.

Outline what you should do when a spill occurs in the school kitchen.

Answer explanation

You must clean all spills on the floor and benches immediately. Ask someone to watch the spill and warn others if you have to leave the area to get cleaning equipment.

Describe the correct way to hold a knife or scissors.

Answer explanation

They should be carried away from the body with the sharp point facing down.

Define danger zone.