KITCHEN SAFETY

HEALTH DEPARTMENT REGULATION What is the health department’s role?

Everyone is to wear a hat/headband or hair net!

Everyone is to wear a full bib apron, chef coat or lab coat

Everyone is to wash their hands…

Before you do any practical work in the classroom

SAFETY

There are two basic reasons accidents occur:1. Not knowing how to recognize potential safety

hazards. (Not having the proper training)

2. Carelessness by not following the training that has been given

I will take care of #1 You have to take care of #2

Safety begins with you!!!

WHY?

Kitchen Burn Kitchen Cut

KNIFE SAFETYPreventing Cuts

KNIFE SAFETY

Knives can be dangerous if not used properly – Always handle a knife with care.

Carry the knife point down, blade facing back by your side

Always cut away from you

Always use a sharp knife so you do not apply too much pressure

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• I do not care about the dominant hand

5 Simple knife safety tips

MORE RULES

Never put knives in the sink – wash and put away yourself

Do not leave knives hanging over the edge of a table and do not try to catch a falling knife

OVEN & STOVE SAFETYPreventing Burns

OVEN & STOVE SAFETY

Always use caution around ovens and stoves as serious burns can occur.

When removing hot trays etc. always use a dry towel or oven mitts

Wear proper clothing – Long sleeves, long pants, covered shoes

Warn others if a pot or tray is hot – Towel Rule

OVEN & STOVE SAFETY

Keep your face back when opening a pot lid or over door

Keep pot handles in, but not over an open flame or element that is on

MIXING MACHINE SAFETY

MIXING MACHINES

Commercial Mixer Stand Mixer

RULES

Make sure the bowl and attachment are on securely

Do not wear loose clothing, jewellery, or long hair around the machine

Make sure the guard is in place

Always start on first speed

CONT’D

Don’t try to scrape the bowl clean while machine is running

Make sure machine comes to a complete stop before removing guard

Turn off and unplug if possible before cleaning