Kitchen Safety & Sanitation

Kitchen Safety & Sanitation

Kitchen Safety Train yourself to be careful; Soon your carefulness will become a habit. Areas of safety: ~ Preventing Burns, Cuts, & More ~ Knife Safety ~ Preventing Fire ~ Electric Shock

Preventing Burns, Cuts, & More… • Burns • Always use dry pot holders when handling hot pans & dishes. • When putting dishes and pans in the oven, as well as removing them, pull out the racks. • Keep handles of pans and skillets from extending over sides of stove or over another hot burner. • To avoid a steam burn, lift up the edge of the cover farthest away from you.

Preventing Burns, Cuts, & More… • Boiling Water (can cause severe burns) • Place glass measuring cup on tray in case hot water breaks measuring cup. • Do not wash hot dishes in cold water, they will crack or shatter.

Preventing Burns, Cuts, & More… • Spills • Wash & Dry hands thoroughly (wet hands slip & are unsafe with hot pans & electrical appliances). • Wipe up spills immediately with paper towels. • Walk, don’t run! • Cuts • If you break a glass, use a paper towel to pick up the pieces. • Sweep up remaining pieces.

Knife Safety • Always use a cutting board to protect the counter • If it slides on counter while cutting, place a damp cloth underneath cutting board to prevent sliding. • Select the correct knife for the job • Cut food on cutting board and not your hand. • Always use a sharp knife. Dull knives require more force, thus increasing the chance of cuts. • Never place a knife in a sink of hot soapy water. • Never try to catch a falling knife.

Preventing Fire • Keep fire extinguisher in the kitchen. Be sure you know how to use it. • Wear clothing that is not loose or drapes below your wrists. • Keep hair tied back • Avoid leaving the kitchen if you have food cooking or baking. • Always turn the oven or stove top off when finished. • Smother a grease fire with a tight – fitting lid, salt, or baking soda.

Electric Shock • Never touch an appliance with wet hands, or submerge appliance in water. • Avoid using any appliance with frayed or worn cords. • Disconnect appliances by pulling out the plug, not by tugging on the cord. • Be sure appliances are in the “off” position before plugging in. • Never insert metal utensils in electrical appliances that are plugged in.

Kitchen Sanitation The most important tip on cleaning up is…. Clean as you go! • Cleaning Tips • Personal Hygiene • General Clean – Up • Dishwashing

Personal Hygiene • Wear a clean apron • Restrain loose hair • Do not comb hair in lab • Never lick fingers • Always use a clean spoon for tasting • Wash hands properly

General Clean - Up • Clean sink • Wipe sink dry • Clean counter tops • Clean table top • Sweep floor if needed • Brooms & dust pans are located by the refrigerator • Put all dirty laundry in basket • Push chairs in • No chairs in the kitchens

Dishwashing • Fill the sink with hot, soapy water • Use the dish cloth (wash cloth) • Order: • Glasses • Silverware • Dishes • Pots and Pans, cooking Utensils • Rinse • Dry with clean dish towel • Put away in proper location

Kitchen Safety & Sanitation