Kitchen Safety Contract Quiz

What is the primary reason for keeping your work area clean and organized?

• To make it look nice

• To prevent accidents and ensure proper hygiene

• To have more space for equipment

• To impress the instructor

If a student is sick or unable to wear the uniform properly, they will:

• Be allowed to participate in the kitchen activities

• Be assigned a separate, non-kitchen activity

• Have to leave school for the day

• Get extra credit

Which of the following behaviors is prohibited in the kitchen?

• Following directions

• Horseplay or throwing food

• Wearing the appropriate uniform

• Cleaning the work area

What must always be worn as part of the uniform in the kitchen?

• Open-toed shoes

• Hair restraints, lab coats, and aprons

• Closed-toe, non-slip shoes

• Only a lab coat

How should cutting boards be stabilized while in use?

• By placing them directly on the counter

• By placing a damp washcloth underneath them

• By holding them with your hands

• By using a paper towel

What is the correct way to carry a knife?

• By the blade

• Pointing upwards

• Pointing downwards

• In your pocket

Before turning on a gas stove flame, you should:

• Turn it on without anything on it

• Make sure a pot/pan is on the burner

• Check if anyone is watching

• Leave the room

What is the first step in lab clean-up before leaving?

• Help others

• Clean your entire work area and wash your group’s dishes

• Get permission to leave

• Sit down and relax

When should you wash your hands in the kitchen?

• Only after cooking

•  Upon entering the kitchen and after touching potential contaminants

• Only if they look dirty

• Before leaving the kitchen

What should you do if you have open sores on your hands?

• Ignore them

• Cover them with a bandage and gloves

• Show them to your friends

•  Wash them with soap only