WorksheetsSFL: Kitchen Safety Rules and Expectations
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
Which action helps prevent cross-contamination when preparing chicken and salad?
Use one cutting board for all foods
Use separate cutting boards for each
Rinse boards with cold water only
Stack raw and ready foods together
When should you wash your hands in a kitchen?
Only after using the oven
After finishing all cooking
Before and after handling food
Only before touching food
What is the safest way to carry a kitchen knife?
Handle up and blade exposed
Tip up with a loose grip
Tip down with a firm grip
Blade forward and swinging
Where should pot handles face on the stove to reduce spills?
Angle toward nearby counters
Face straight over the burners
Turn inward away from edges
Point outward toward the aisle
Which item should you use to move a hot baking sheet?
Plastic bags as gloves
Oven mitts or pot holders
Bare hands quickly
Wet dish towel
What should you do first after a spill on the floor?
Wait for class to end
Cover it with paper towels
Clean it up immediately
Keep cooking and step around
If a pan catches fire, what is the correct response?
Throw water on the flames
Cover it with a lid
Move it to another burner
Fan it with a towel
Which practice improves electrical safety in the kitchen?
Keep cords away from water
Plug many appliances into one outlet
Leave appliances on after use
Run cords across hot surfaces
What is the recommended refrigerator temperature for safe storage?
At or below 40°F (4°C)
Above 45°F (7°C)
Around 50°F (10°C)
Exactly 32°F (0°C)
Which behavior shows good attention while cooking?
Texting while stirring soup
Leaving the kitchen often
Listening carefully to instructions
Talking loudly with friends
How should knives be managed when not in use?
Leave them unattended on counters
Store them safely and out of reach
Keep them soaking in the sink
Carry them blade pointing forward
Which method helps keep food safe during storage?
Leave leftovers uncovered
Store dairy at room temperature
Mix raw meat with vegetables
Label and keep food covered
What footwear is appropriate to protect your feet while cooking?
Open-toe sandals
Closed-toe shoes
Bare feet with socks
High heels with straps
What should you do after noticing an unsafe fire in class?
Report it to the teacher
Ignore it and finish tasks
Wait to see if it stops
Run out without telling anyone
Why should long hair be tied back during cooking?
So the hat fits more comfortably
To keep it from getting wet
To keep it away from food and heat
To look neat for photos
Which action respects others' workspace in a shared kitchen?
Talk over others’ instructions
Crowd into another station
Work in your assigned area
Take tools without asking
Which action best shows respect in the kitchen?
Treat ALL kitchen tools, equipment, and ingredients with respect
Rush tasks to finish cooking faster
Ignore tool care to save time cleaning
Use any ingredient without checking labels
Workspace accountability means students should:
Leave messes for the next class to handle
Clean their own station and tools after use
Rely on teammates to do all cleaning
Only tidy up if the teacher reminds them
What does collaboration look like during a cooking lab?
Share tasks and help teammates when needed
Work alone to avoid slowing others down
Ignore requests and focus on your dish only
Compete with peers to finish first
Safety first in the kitchen means you should:
Taste foods with knives to check doneness
Prioritize safe steps over speed or convenience
Move quickly even if spills are on the floor
Carry hot pans without oven mitts to save time
What should you not do when a person is electrocuted?
Touch a person connected to the electricity
Turn off the power, pull plug to turn off power
Administer CPR and call 911 and call medical help
What should you do before using an electrical appliance in the kitchen?
Use it with wet hands to ensure good grip.
Check the appliance for any damaged wires.
Use it even if the plug is partially broken.
If you are using the blender, should the lid be on or off?
On
Off
What is one thing that electrical appliances should stay away from?
Food
Plugs
Water
Fruit
What should you do if you find a frayed power cord?
Tape it up and continue using the appliance.
Report it and stop using the appliance until it's repaired.
Cut the frayed part off and reconnect the wires.
What is the safest way to approach cooking to prevent kitchen fires?
Leave the kitchen while cooking to do other tasks
Keep flammable objects away from the stove
Cook at the highest temperature to speed up the process
Use water to put out a grease fire
When finished with a small appliance (blender,)stand mixer, etc.) you should _____ it from the electrical outlet.
unplug
pull
cut
This image is an example of which kitchen hazard?
Falls
Cuts
Shocks
Burns
Poisoning
When using a knife, what is the safest practice?
Run with it
Put it in your back pocket
Cut away from your body
What is the safest way to extinguish a small grease fire in the kitchen?
Pour water on it.
Fan the flames with a towel.
Turn off the heat and cover the pan with a metal lid.
When grabbing something hot, should you use an oven mitt?
Yes
No
Find one way food becomes unsafe in this drawing.
The dad is not wearing an apron
The dad is using same spoon to taste
The dad is not wearing gloves
The dad is not wearing a hair net
cross-contamination
Abigail and Grace are in the kitchen when a knife suddenly slips off the counter. What should they do?
Try to catch it
Let it fall and step back
Kick it away
Grab it by the blade
Why does Aria always keep her knives sharp in the kitchen?
To make them look shiny
To reduce the risk of slipping
To make them heavier
To increase their length
Imagine you're in a cooking class with Priya and Arjun. Which of the following is the safest way to pass a knife to your classmate?
Handing it over blade first
Placing it on a flat surface for them to pick up
Throwing it to them
Holding it by the tip
When should you clean?
after making all your food
clean as you go
What is the first step when entering the kitchen?
Run dishwater
Wash hands
Pre-heat oven
Gather ingredients
When done using knives you should just throw them in the sink to be washed with the other dishes.
True
False
The safest way to open a can is to use:
a sharp knife
a can opener
kitchen scissors
Which of the following is the best way to prevent burns when removing a pan from the oven?
Use a dry oven mitt
Grab the pan with bare hands
Wait for the pan to cool completely
Use a wet towel
How should you store knives after washing them?
Loose in a drawer with other utensils
In a knife block or with blade covers
Blade up in a drying rack
On the countertop edge
Raw foods should not be left out for more than...
1 hour
2 hours
3 hours
4 hours
Which item should not be used to extinguish a grease fire in the kitchen?
Baking soda
Salt
Water
A Class K fire extinguisher
Is it a good idea to wait to clean up your messes and spills until you have finished all your cooking?
Yes
No
Is it a good idea to plug in appliances with wet hands?
Yes
No
What is the proper amount of time to wash your hands before beginning labs?
I do not need to wash my hands.
20 seconds
10 seconds
2 minutes
Hands should be washed after_____
Using the restroom
Touching the face
Taking out the garbage
All of the above
