WorksheetsKitchen Safety Worksheet
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which material is strictly prohibited from being placed in a microwave?
Metal.
Glass.
Ceramic.
Paper.
What is the "First Rule" of treating a burn in the kitchen?
Run the affected area under cold water immediately.
Apply butter to the burn.
Cover the burn with ice directly.
Ignore the burn and continue cooking.
Why is it dangerous to put a wet potholder into a hot oven?
It creates steam, which can cause a severe burn.
It will melt and stick to the oven rack.
It will catch fire immediately.
It will make the oven cool down.
In the event of a grease fire, which two common kitchen items can be used to smother the flames?
Baking soda or a tight-fitting lid.
Water or a fan.
Sugar or a towel.
Flour or ice.
What are the three categories of food contaminants?
Chemical, Biological, and Physical.
Organic, Inorganic, and Synthetic.
Natural, Artificial, and Processed.
Microbial, Enzymatic, and Radioactive.
What is the "Danger Zone" temperature range where bacteria multiply most rapidly?
41°F to 140°F.
0°F to 32°F.
135°F to 165°F.
165°F to 212°F.
What is the difference between a "dishcloth" and a "towel" in the school lab?
Dishcloth is for washing/scrubbing; towel is for drying only.
Dishcloth is for drying only; towel is for washing/scrubbing.
Both are used for drying only.
Both are used for washing/scrubbing only.
What is the first step of the dishwashing process before utensils ever touch the soapy water?
Rinsing residual food off (on the disposal side).
Placing utensils directly into soapy water.
Drying utensils with a towel.
Adding detergent to the water.
When an injury occurs in the kitchen, what is the very first thing you should do?
Stay calm and notify the instructor.
Run out of the kitchen immediately.
Ignore the injury and continue working.
Clean up the area before telling anyone.
Why is it prohibited to sit on the kitchen counters?
It introduces physical and biological contaminants from clothing to food.
In which direction should you cut with a knife?
Away from yourself
Whichever is most comfrotable
Towards your body
Depends on the food
How should broken glass be cleaned up?
With a damp paper towel.
What does PASS stand for when using a fire extinguisher?
What should you NEVER do during a grease fire?
Pour water on it.
How can toxic chemicals enter the body?
Through breathing, drinking, or skin absorption.
