Cooking Safety Tips

What is the proper way to hold a knife while cutting?

• Use your non-dominant hand to hold the blade

• Keep your fingers close to the cutting edge

• Grip the handle firmly with your dominant hand and place your index finger on the spine of the blade.

• Hold the knife with your pinky finger on the blade

Why is it important to keep kitchen equipment clean and dry?

• To add flavor to the food

• To prevent the growth of harmful bacteria, maintain food safety, and prolong the lifespan of the equipment.

• To encourage the growth of bacteria

• To save time on cleaning

When using a stove, what should you do if you smell gas?

• Spray air freshener

• Light a candle

• Ignore the smell

• Turn off the stove, open windows, do not light flames, leave the area, and call for help.

How should you handle hot pots and pans?

• Use wet towels to handle hot pots and pans

• Use oven mitts or potholders and place hot pots and pans on heat-resistant surfaces.

• Use bare hands to handle hot pots and pans

• Place hot pots and pans on flammable surfaces

Why is it important to use oven mitts when handling hot items?

• To improve the taste of the food

• To keep food warm

• To protect hands from burns and injuries.

• To make the kitchen look more organized

What should you do if a knife falls off the counter?

• Let it fall and then pick it up from the floor.

• Step on it to prevent further accidents

• Ignore it and continue cooking

• Throw it across the room

Why should you never leave cooking food unattended on the stove?

• To save energy

• To make the food taste better

• To prevent fire hazards, burning, or overcooking.

• To speed up the cooking process

What is the best way to prevent burns in the kitchen?

• Use oven mitts or potholders, be cautious around stovetops and ovens, avoid loose clothing, keep flammable items away from heat sources

• Leaving towels near the stove

• Using metal utensils in the microwave

• Wearing wet gloves while handling hot items

Why should you always unplug kitchen appliances when not in use?

• To save energy and reduce the risk of electrical fires.

• To increase the risk of electrical fires

• To save money on electricity bills

• To make the appliances last longer

What safety gear should you wear when using a mandoline slicer?

• Raincoat

• Safety goggles

• Oven mitts

• Cut-resistant gloves