Year 7 Kitchen and Food Safety

Why is it important to wash your hands before handling food?

• To make your hands smell nice

• To warm your hands up

• To remove germs and bacteria

• To dry your hands

What should you use to dry your hands after washing them?

• Your apron

• A clean paper towel

• Your trousers

• The back of your hand

Which of the following should you do before starting to cook?

• Eat a snack

• Tie back long hair

• Put on jewellery

• Touch raw meat

What should you do if food falls on the floor while cooking?

• Throw it away

• Blow on it and eat it

• Pick it up and put it back on the plate

• Wipe it and serve it

Which of the following is a good way to keep the kitchen clean?

• Wipe surfaces down after use

• Leave spills until the end

• Keep food out overnight

• Use dirty sponges

Which of the following is NOT a good hygiene practice?

• Wearing a clean apron

• Sneezing over food

• Washing hands before cooking

• Cleaning surfaces

What type of footwear should you wear in the kitchen?

• Flip flops

• Flip flops

• Flip flops

• Flip flops

Why should pan handles be turned inwards on the stove?

• To prevent them being knocked over

• So the food cools down

• To cook food faster

• To cook food faster

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

• Try to catch it quickly

• Step back and let it fall

• Kick it away

• Pick it up immediately with your hand

Why is it unsafe to leave tea towels near a hot hob?

• They can catch fire

• They make the kitchen messy

• They stop the food from cooking

• They keep the hob too clean