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Safety in the kitchen

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What should you do first before you cook?

a)

Eat

b)

Wash your hands

c)

Pick your nose

d)

Cook

2.

If you have long hair, what should you do before cooking?

a)

Whip your hair back and forth

b)

Put your head in a cherry pie

c)

Tie your hair back in a ponytail

d)

Brush your hair with a fork

3.
If you are sick, you should work around food.
a)
True
b)
False
4.
What should you wear when you are pulling something out of the microwave?
a)
Napkins
b)
Plastic gloves
c)
Magic Mittens
d)

Oven gloves

5.

People can get sick if you touch their food without properly washing your hands and wearing gloves.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

It is OK to touch meat and then touch vegetables without changing gloves.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

On which day do we do most of our cooking activities?

a)

Tuesday

b)

Wednesday

c)

Thursday

d)

Friday

8.

Miss C needs ______________ every morning to start her day.

a)
Coffee
b)
Red Bull
c)
Orange Juice
d)
Milkshake
9.

After you finish cooking, is it OK to leave the counters dirty?

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Is it important to be clean and wear clean clothes before cooking in the kitchen?

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Is it a good idea to make sure you have all the ingredients you need before you start baking?

a)

True

b)

False

12.

Is it okay to lick your fingers while baking or cooking?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Should you wash fruits and vegetables before using them in cooking?

a)

No

b)

Yes

14.

Is it safe to leave raw chicken on the counter for several hours before cooking?

a)

No

b)

Yes

15.

What should you do if you accidentally spill something on the kitchen floor while cooking?

a)

Ignore it

b)

Clean it up immediately

c)

Ask someone else to clean it

d)

Leave it

16.

What should you do if you cut your finger while preparing food?

a)

Ignore it and continue.

b)

Wash the cut, cover it with a blue plaster, and then wear gloves.

c)

Ask someone else to finish your work.

d)

Keep cooking as usual.

17.

Which of the following is the best way to prevent cross-contamination in the kitchen?

a)

Taste food with your fingers.

b)

Store raw meat above cooked food in the fridge.

c)

Use the same cutting board for all foods.

d)

Wash hands and utensils between handling raw and cooked foods.

18.

How should you store leftovers after a meal?

a)

Throw them away immediately.

b)

Put them in the fridge within two hours.

c)

Store them in open containers.

d)

Leave them on the counter overnight.

19.

What should you do before touching any food in the kitchen?

a)

Put on an apron

b)

Taste the ingredients

c)

Turn on the oven

d)

Wash your hands thoroughly

20.

Which item should you use to safely handle hot pots and pans?

a)

Bare hands

b)

Plastic bags

c)

Paper towels

d)

Oven gloves

21.

Why is it important to keep raw meat separate from other foods?

a)

To save space in the fridge

b)

To make cooking faster

c)

To prevent cross-contamination

d)

To keep the kitchen organized

22.

What is the safest way to thaw frozen meat?

a)

Leave it outside in the sun

b)

Put it in hot water

c)

Thaw it in the refrigerator

d)

Leave it on the kitchen counter overnight

23.

Why should you avoid wearing jewelry while cooking?

a)

It can fall into the food and cause contamination.

b)

It looks unprofessional.

c)

It is uncomfortable.

d)

It makes your hands cold.

24.

What should you do if you accidentally drop a utensil on the kitchen floor while cooking?

a)

Pick it up and use it without cleaning.

b)

Wash it thoroughly before using it again.

c)

Ignore it and use another utensil.

d)

Ask someone else to clean it.

25.

Which of the following is NOT a safe kitchen practice?

a)

Leaving spills on the floor

b)

Using oven gloves to handle hot items

c)

Washing hands before handling food

d)

Wearing clean clothes while cooking

26.

Why is it important to tie back long hair before cooking?

a)

To keep hair out of the food

b)

To look stylish

c)

To make cooking faster

d)

To keep your head warm