Food Safety and Preparation Guidelines

What is the correct way to hold a knife?

• Use the claw hand position on the guide hand.

• Hold the knife with a straight grip.

• Grip the knife with both hands tightly.

• Use a palm grip for better control.

What is the proper way to thaw TCS foods?

• In the refrigerator, in cold running water, or in the microwave.

• At room temperature for a few hours.

• In hot water to speed up the process.

• By leaving them out on the counter overnight.

What is the proper temperature for holding hot foods?

• 120°F

• 135°F

• 150°F

• 165°F

What is the definition of food-borne illness?

• Results from eating foods containing pathogens.

• Is caused by consuming expired food products.

• Occurs when food is prepared in unsanitary conditions.

• Is a type of allergy to certain food ingredients.

What is the purpose of mise en place?

• To organize equipment and prepare ingredients before cooking.

• To serve food in a decorative manner.

• To clean the kitchen after cooking.

• To create a menu for the week.

What should you do when tasting foods?

• Always use a clean spoon and use it only once.

• Use any spoon available, as it doesn't matter.

• Taste with your fingers for better flavor.

• Share the spoon with others to save resources.

What is the cooking method for poaching?

• Cooking in a flavorful liquid just below simmering.

• Cooking at a high temperature in oil.

• Cooking with steam in a closed container.

• Cooking by direct exposure to an open flame.

What should you do for a minor cut?

• Apply ice and elevate the cut.

• Clean the wound, apply bandages, and wear gloves.

• Ignore it and let it heal on its own.

• Use alcohol to disinfect and leave it open.

What is the cooking method for blanching?

• Partially cooking by boiling and immediately cooling.

• Cooking food in a microwave for a short time.

• Frying food in hot oil until golden brown.

• Steaming food until fully cooked.

What is the proper use of gloves in food handling?

• Reusable until they show signs of wear

• Single use only, change when dirty or torn.

• Can be washed and reused multiple times

• Only for handling raw food items