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Hand Washing and Kitchen Safety Worksheet

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the minimum amount of time you should wash your hands with soap and water?

a)

10 seconds

b)

20 seconds

c)

30 seconds

2.

When washing dishes, what item should never be put in the soapy water where it can’t be seen?

a)

Spoons

b)

Glass cups

c)

Knife

3.

Which is NOT a required supply for washing dishes?

a)

Dish soap

b)

Warm water

c)

Bleach

4.

What is the best defense against the spread of infection?

a)

Sneezing

b)

Hand washing

c)

Using hot water only

5.

When measuring flour, what is the correct method?

a)

Pack firmly and level off

b)

Spoon in lightly and level off

c)

Pour until overflowing

6.

Which step is NOT part of proper hand washing?

a)

Using sand

b)

Applying soap

c)

Using running water

7.

When following a recipe, what should you do first?

a)

Preheat the oven

b)

Read the recipe carefully

c)

Start mixing ingredients

8.

When washing dishes, what should you do with extra dirty dishes?

a)

Leave them in the sink for someone else

b)

Soak them in hot water

c)

Use extra soap

9.

What is the correct way to view liquid measurements in a measuring cup?

a)

From above

b)

At eye level

c)

From below

10.

When cutting a recipe in half, what remains the same?

a)

Pan size

b)

Cooking temperature

c)

Amount of ingredients

11.

Which is NOT a proper step in cleaning up after dishes?

a)

Mopping the floor

b)

Leaving soapy water in sink

c)

Taking out garbage

12.

Which measuring method is correct for brown sugar?

a)

Pack firmly and level off

b)

Pour until full

c)

Scoop and shake

13.

What should you check on the stove after washing dishes?

a)

That it's dry

b)

That it's off

c)

That it's working

14.

When should you change dishwater?

a)

When your food is done cooking

b)

When it gets cold

c)

When it gets dirty or cloudy

15.

What are the four main parts of a recipe?

a)

Title, ingredients, steps, time

b)

Name, tools, ingredients, temperature

c)

Time, temperature, tools, techniques

16.

Which is NOT a step in following a recipe correctly?

a)

Measuring exactly

b)

Mixing carefully

c)

Estimating ingredients

17.

What should you do with dirty dishcloths after washing dishes?

a)

Leave them in the sink

b)

Hang them to dry

c)

Throw them away

18.

What is the primary purpose of using oven mitts in the kitchen?

a)

To keep hands clean while cooking

b)

To prevent burns when handling hot items

c)

To improve grip on kitchen utensils

19.

When storing knives safely, what is the correct method?

a)

Place them loose in any drawer

b)

Store them with blades pointing upward

c)

Keep them in a knife block or drawer with blade down

20.

How should you clean up broken glass in the kitchen?

a)

Pick it up carefully with bare hands

b)

Use a broom and dustpan

c)

Leave it for someone else to clean

21.

What should you do immediately after spilling liquid on the kitchen floor?

a)

Place a warning sign and leave it

b)

Cover it with a towel

c)

Clean it up immediately

22.

When using a knife to cut ingredients, which direction should you cut?

a)

Toward your body

b)

Away from your body

c)

In any comfortable direction

23.

How should you handle raw meat and vegetables to prevent cross-contamination?

a)

Use the same cutting board

b)

Use separate cutting boards

c)

Cross-contamination doesn’t happen

24.

What should you never use to extinguish a grease fire?

a)

Fire extinguisher

b)

Baking soda

c)

Water

25.

For how long should you run cool water over a burn?

a)

1-2 minutes

b)

5-10 minutes

c)

30 seconds

26.

What creates slippery surfaces in the kitchen?

a)

Only water spills

b)

Only food debris

c)

Water, grease, and food debris

27.

Where should dish towels and clothes be kept while cooking in the kitchen?

a)

Near the stove for easy access

b)

Away from heat sources

c)

Anywhere convenient

28.

What should you do with your workspace while cooking?

a)

Clean only before starting

b)

Keep it clean and organized as you cook

c)

Wait for someone else to clean

29.

How should fingers be positioned when chopping with a knife?

a)

Extended straight

b)

Curled under

c)

However feels comfortable

30.

What is the first step in responding to a kitchen fire?

a)

Try to put it out with water

b)

Turn off heat source if safe

c)

Run from the kitchen

31.

What is the first step you should take when getting a cut?

a)

Ignore it and continue cooking

b)

Rinse with water and then apply pressure

c)

Wait to see if it stops

32.

How should you maintain kitchen floors to prevent accidents?

a)

Clean only at the end of day

b)

Keep them dry and free of debris

c)

Mop once a week

33.

What items should you know the location of for kitchen emergencies?

a)

Only fire blanket

b)

Only fire extinguisher

c)

Fire blanket, fire extinguisher, and emergency phone

34.

What should you do with broken glass pieces after sweeping?

a)

Leave them in the dustpan

b)

Double-bag before disposing

c)

Recycle them immediately

35.

What is this item?

a)

Measuring spoons

b)

Silverware

c)

Ladles

36.

What types of ingredients do you measure with this item?

a)

Liquid Ingredients

b)

Dry Ingredients

c)

Fruit

37.

What is the most important section in a recipe?

a)

Cook time

b)

Ingredients List

c)

Equipment