Kitchen Basics and Safety

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Kitchen Basics and Safety

• Unit 3

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Kitchen Work Centers

• Work center- an area designed for specific
  kitchen tasks

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1. Cold Storage Center

• Refrigerator is the focus of this center
• Items stored nearby might include
• Plastic storage bags
• Food wraps
• Containers for leftovers

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2. Sink Center

• Main source of water
• Tasks
• Washing fruits and vegetables
• Draining foods
• Washing dishes
• Items stored nearby might include
• Cleanup supplies

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3. Cooking Center

• Range
• Items stored nearby might include
• Cooking tools
• Pots/Pans
• Potholders
• Small cooking appliances
• Canned/Packaged foods

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4. Mixing Center

• Preparing and mixing foods
• Items stored nearby might include
• Measuring cups/spoons
• Bowls
• Electric mixer
• Mixing spoons
• Flour
• Spices
• In a small kitchen, this area could be combined
  with another

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5. Planning Center

• Space to store cookbooks, recipes, and coupons
• Desk for meal planning and shopping lists
• Calendar/bulletin board/phone/computer

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• A well-organized and well-equipped kitchen is a
  place where good food can be prepared quickly,
  easily and safely.

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Preventing Kitchen AccidentsAn Accident-Free
Kitchen!
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General Safety Guidelines

• 1. Dont let hair, jewelry, sleeves or apron
  strings dangle
• 2. Stay Focused!
• 3. Prevent clutter
• (when finished, put things away)

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General Safety Guidelines

• 4. Close drawers and doors completely after you
  open them
• 5. Use the right tool for the job.
• ExampleDont use a knife to pry off a jar
  cover
• 6. Store heavy/bulky items, such as cookware, on
  low shelves

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Preventing Cuts

• 1. Keep knives sharp and use them properly
• 2. Dont try to catch a falling knife
• 3. Dont soak knives or other sharp-edged
  utensils in the sink
• 4. Sweep up broken glass from floor
• If you need to pick up pieces by hand. Use a wet
  paper towel instead of bare fingertips. Seal
  glass in a paper or plastic bag

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Using Electricity Safely

• 1. Water and electricity dont mix
• o Dont run cords around the sink
• 2. Dont use an electrical appliance when your
  hands are wet or if you are standing on a wet
  floor.
• 3. Avoid damage to electrical cord.
• Dont run them over a hot surface
• Remove from plug properly!
• 4. Never force a plug into a socket

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Hazardous Chemicals

• 1. Keep products in their original container
• 2. Do not mix chemicals
• 3. Store hazardous chemicals away from foods
• 4. Keep out of reach of children
• 5. Use safe, simple cleaners when possible

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Preventing Range and Microwave Accidents

• 1. Use potholders/oven mitts
• 2. When uncovering a lid to a pot or pan, lift up
  the far edge away from the cover first so that
  the steam will flow away from you.
• 3. Use only pots and pans in good condition
• 4. Keep pan handles turned toward the back or
  middle of the range top
• 5. Keep paper towels away from range (flammable
  items)

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Preventing Range and Microwave Accidents

• 6. Arrange oven racks properly before you start
  the oven
• 7. Stand to the side when you open the oven door
• 8. Dont reach into a hot oven (pull out rack)
• 9. Clean up spills and crumbs after the oven has
  cooled
• 10. Be sure cook-top and oven/broiler controls
  are turned off when not in use

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If a fire starts...

• What do I do?

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Range Top or Electric Skillet

• 1. Turn off the heat
• 2. Put the cover on the pan or pour salt or
  baking soda on the flames
• 3. Never use water! The grease will splatter and
  spread the fire.
• 4. Dont use baking powder- it could make the
  fire worse

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Oven, Microwave or Toaster Oven

• 1. Turn off or disconnect the appliance
• 2. Never attempt to carry a pan with burning
  contents
• 3. Call the fire department