WorksheetsKitchen Safety Quiz for Students
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is the safest way to carry a kitchen knife?
With the blade pointing upwards
With the blade pointing down by your side
Holding it out in front of you
In your apron pocket
What should you always do before starting to prepare food to prevent cross-contamination?
Taste the ingredients
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water
Wipe your hands on a tea towel
Put on gloves only
Which of the following is NOT a safe practice when using an electric mixer?
Keeping your hands away from moving parts
Unplugging the mixer before cleaning
Using a metal spoon to push ingredients while it’s running
Ensuring the bowl is secure before starting
Why should you use separate chopping boards for raw meat and vegetables?
To keep the kitchen tidy
To prevent cross-contamination
To make washing up easier
To save time
What is the correct way to test if a pan handle is hot?
Grab it quickly with your hand
Use a dry cloth or oven glove
Pour water on it
Tap it with a metal spoon
Which of the following should you do if you drop a knife?
Try to catch it
Step back and let it fall
Kick it away
Leave it on the floor
What is the minimum safe internal temperature for cooked chicken in degrees Celsius?
60°C
75°C
50°C
90°C
Which of the following is a sign that a chopping board should be replaced?
It has deep grooves and cuts
It is slightly stained
It is made of plastic
It is wet
When using a sharp knife, what is the safest way to cut?
Towards your body
Away from your body
With your eyes closed
Using your thumb as a guide
How should you store knives when not in use?
Loose in a drawer
In a knife block or on a magnetic strip
On the worktop
In a plastic bag
Which of the following is the best way to clean up a broken glass in the kitchen?
With your bare hands
Using a dustpan and brush
Sweeping with a tea towel
Pushing it aside with your foot
What should you do if you spill oil on the floor while cooking?
Ignore it until you finish cooking
Wipe it up immediately to prevent slipping
Cover it with a towel
Pour water over it
Why is it important to keep raw and cooked foods separate?
To keep the fridge organised
To prevent bacteria from raw foods contaminating cooked foods
To save space
To make food look more appealing
Which of the following is a safe way to check if an electrical appliance is working?
Touch the wires
Plug it in and turn it on as per instructions
Pour water on it
Shake it
What is the safest way to clean a sharp knife?
Leave it in the washing-up bowl
Wash it separately, blade facing away from you
Wipe it with a tea towel while holding the blade
Put it in the dishwasher with other cutlery
