WorksheetsKitchen Safety and Hygiene Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Why is it important to wash your hands before handling food?
To make your hands smell nice
To prevent the spread of germs
To keep your hands warm
To avoid getting dirty
If you burn yourself while cooking, you should:
Apply ice immediately
Run it under cool water for at least 10 minutes
Put butter on it
Scream loudly
What colour cutting board should you use for raw meat?
Yellow
White
Red
Green
What colour cutting board should you use for general foods eg bakery and cooked foods?
Yellow
White
Red
Green
What colour cutting board should you use for vegetables?
Yellow
White
Red
Green
What colour cutting board should you use for poultry?
Yellow
White
Red
Green
What is the purpose of using colour-coded cutting boards?
To make the kitchen look nice
To avoid cross-contamination
To confuse the cook
To match the décor
How should you cut when using a knife?
Cut towards your body
Cut away from your body
Cut randomly
Cut with your eyes closed
What should you do if you cut yourself while preparing food?
Continue cooking
Wash the wound and apply a bandaid and glove
Ignore it
Use the same knife
What is the best way to store raw meat in the refrigerator?
In the door compartment
In a sealed container on the bottom shelf
On the top shelf
Next to vegetables
What type of shoes should you wear in the kitchen?
Thongs
High heels
Sneakers
Closed-toe leather shoes
What is the safest way to defrost frozen meat?
On the kitchen counter
In direct sunlight
In the refrigerator
Under hot water
What should you use when handling hot pots and pans?
A towel
Bare hands
Oven mitts
A piece of cardboard
How should you store knives to ensure safety?
In a drawer with other utensils
On a magnetic strip
In a knife block
On the countertop
Why is it important to wear an apron in the kitchen?
To look stylish
To protect your clothes
To stay comfortable
To impress others
