WorksheetsKitchen Safety
Total questions: 33
Worksheet time: 22mins
Jackson, Hannah, and Mia are planning a camping trip. They are discussing what to bring for cooking. Hannah suggests that a _____ knife is a safe knife to bring along.
Dull
Small
Large
Sharp
Henry, Michael, and Ethan are preparing a meal together. They need to cut some vegetables. To protect their fingers while cutting, they should use the _________ technique.
Claw grip
Flat fingers
Kuckle grip
Palm grip
Abigail, Hannah, and Nora are having a cooking competition. Abigail is about to cut vegetables directly on the kitchen counter. Hannah warns her that not using a cutting board can cause her knife to ____________.
become sharper
slip while cutting
Dull/Damage the blade.
Ruin your countertops
Olivia is preparing dinner and she has to slice some vegetables. Would a sharp knife do a better job for her?
True
False
Olivia, Zoe, and Mia are having a cooking competition. They need to chop vegetables but they want to ensure their cutting board doesn't slip. What should they place underneath the cutting board?
Damp towel
Dry paper towel
tape
Dry cloth towel
Harper is preparing dinner and she has a dull knife. Noah tells her that the knife is more likely to slip and cut her if it's dull. Is Noah correct?
True
False
David is learning to cook and Sara is teaching him how to use a knife. Sara tells him to use 'the claw'. What is 'the claw' in this context?
A specialized paring knife that David should use to remove the tough part from meat.
The safest way for David to hold a butcher knife as instructed by Sara
The position for David's guiding hand when using a knife as taught by Sara
A butcher knife that Sara suggests David to use for cutting through any type of food.
Emma, Luna, and Samuel are having a cooking competition. They are wondering, what is the best way to wash the knives they used?
Put them in the dishwasher
Wash them as soon as they've been used
Wash them after the other dishes have been washed
They only need to be washed after cutting meat
Isla, Noah, and Arjun are in a cooking class. Their instructor shows them a knife and asks, 'Which Knife is this?'
Santoku
Paring Knife
Serrated Knife
Chef's knife
Priya is learning to cook and she is wondering about the best way to use her knife while chopping vegetables. What advice would you give her?
She should use the center part of the knife only
She should use the tip of the knife only
She should use a rocking or wheel motion with the knife
She should cut and lift, cut and lift
Oliver, Scarlett, and Noah are cooking together for a school project. Oliver is about to cut some vegetables and picks up a knife. Which knife is Oliver likely to use from the ones pictured here?
Santoku Knife
Paring Knife
Serrated Knife
Chef's knife
Noah, Grace, and Mia are planning to cook dinner together. They have a variety of tasks to do including chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and other cutting tasks. Which knife should they primarily use?
Utility knife
Chef knife
Paring knife
Serrated knife
Maya is cooking with Ethan and Zoe. She needs to pass a knife to Ethan. How should she do it?
Maya should put the knife on the counter with the handle away from her
Maya should put the knife on the counter and let Ethan pick it up
Maya should place the knife near the edge of the counter
Noah, Kai and Anika are attending a cooking class. The instructor asks, 'How should you carry a knife through the kitchen?'
In front of you
Down and at your side
With both hands
During a cooking class, Olivia accidentally spills oil on the stove which catches fire. Luna quickly grabs a jug of water to douse the fire. Noah stops her and says, 'You should not use this on grease fires:', what was he referring to?
water
flour
salt
baking soda
During a fire drill at school, Harper was asked to demonstrate the correct way to use a fire extinguisher. She should aim the fire extinguisher at the:
top of the fire
middle of the fire
base of the fire
most intense point of the fire
Avery, Ava, and Daniel are having a barbecue party. Avery accidentally spills some grease on the grill causing a small fire. Daniel quickly grabs a bucket of water. What happens if Daniel pours the water on the grease fire?
it puts the fire out
it explodes
nothing
you get dramatic
Ethan, Noah, and Olivia are planning to bake cookies for a school event. What procedures should they follow to prevent burns in the kitchen?
Ethan should use oven mitts
Noah should stand to the side when opening the oven
Olivia should pull oven racks out instead of reaching in
All of the above
Elijah, Daniel, and Maya are in a cooking class. If Elijah is chopping vegetables and the knife slips from his hand, what should he do?
try and catch it
let it fall
scream and panic
pick it up and continue using it
Grace, Harper, and Nora are running and playing in the kitchen. Is this safe?
TRUE
FALSE
During a cooking class, Isla, Emma, and Evelyn are preparing a meal. Is it fine for them to sit on the counters while cooking?
how dare you? no!
only if there is no food
sure! why not?
always
Grace and Arjun are baking cookies. Arjun is about to put the cookie tray in the oven. What should Arjun wear on his hands while putting the tray in the oven?
Nothing
Oven mitts
Disposable gloves
Oven mutts
Elijah, Oliver, and Aria are attending a fire safety training. The instructor explains the PASS technique for using a fire extinguisher and asks, 'What does PASS stand for?'
Pull the extinguisher, Act calm, Squeeze the trigger, Swiftly put the fire out
Pull the pin, Aim at the top of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Spray
Pull the pin, Aim at the base of the fire, Squeeze the trigger, Sweep from side to side
James, Ava, and Emma are cooking dinner together. Suddenly, a small grease fire starts on the stovetop. James quickly grabs a box from the pantry to sprinkle it liberally with...
baking soda
flour
sugar
salt
During a school event, Aiden is assigned the task of carrying hot food from the kitchen to the serving area. What should Aiden do to ensure safety?
Move quickly to finish the task
Move extremely slow to avoid any mishap
Stand still until the food cools down
Warn others when he is moving with the hot food
During a cooking class, Mia accidentally drops a knife on the floor. What should she do before picking it up?
Check if anyone is nearby and then carefully pick it up by the handle
Quickly grab it before anyone notices
Kick it aside with her foot
Leave it on the floor
Lucas is about to use a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Before using it, what is the first thing he should check?
If the extinguisher is a bright color
If the extinguisher is heavy
If the fire extinguisher is the right type for the fire
If the extinguisher is cold
Sophia is helping in the kitchen and accidentally spills water on the floor. What should she do to prevent accidents?
Wait for someone else to notice
Clean it up immediately and warn others
Cover it with a towel and tell no one
Ignore it and continue working
While preparing a meal, Liam notices the handle of a pot is sticking out from the stove. What is the safest action he should take?
Remove the pot from the stove
Ask someone else to move it
Turn the handle inward away from the edge
Leave it as it is
Amelia is about to wash a sharp knife. What is the safest way for her to do this?
Place it in a sink full of soapy water
Wash it separately with the blade facing away from her
Leave it on the counter for later
Ask someone else to wash it
Sophia, Liam, and Ava are preparing a salad. Sophia wants to make sure the knife is safe to use. What should she check before starting to cut?
If the knife is sharp and clean
If the knife is heavy
If the knife is colorful
If the knife is old
During a cooking class, Ethan accidentally drops a glass bowl on the floor. What is the safest way for him to clean up the broken pieces?
Kick the pieces under the counter
Leave the pieces for someone else to clean
Use a broom and dustpan to sweep up the pieces
Pick up the pieces with his bare hands
Chloe, Mason, and Zoe are learning about kitchen safety. Their instructor asks, 'What should you do if you accidentally cut your finger while chopping vegetables?'
Wash the cut, apply pressure to stop bleeding, and cover it with a clean bandage
Ask a friend to finish chopping for you without treating the cut
Hide your hand behind your back
Ignore it and keep cooking
