Food safety practices

• What should you do with your hands before, during, and after preparing food?

  Wash them thoroughly.
• When should you wash your hands after using the toilet?


  Always wash your hands after going to the toilet.
• What should you do after sneezing or blowing your nose?

  Wash your hands.
• What should you do after disposing of waste?

  Wash your hands.
• What type of clothing should you wear in a kitchen?

  Clean apron and/or chef’s whites.
• What type of shoes should be worn in a kitchen?

  Non-slip closed-toe shoes.
• How should you manage your hair while cooking?

  Tie it back and wear a bandana or hair net.
• What should you do if you have a cut while preparing food?


  Cover it with a blue, waterproof plaster.
• What is a safe practice when handling knives?

  Handle them safely.
• What should you use when carrying hot items?

  Oven gloves.
• Where should electrical equipment be kept during food preparation?


  Away from water.
• What should you do with spills immediately?


  Clean them up immediately.
• What must you demonstrate during your practical session regarding food safety?


  • Work safely and hygienically
  • Show planning for food safety and hygiene
  • Personal safety and hygiene practices will be observed
• What should you check on food ingredients before use?

  Use-by and best before dates.
• What should you check for in ingredients to ensure freshness?


  No bruises on fruit and no smell from fish.
• How should ingredients be stored until needed?


  Stored correctly.
• What should you do to worktops before food preparation?


  Clean them.
• What should you do after preparing high-risk foods?


  Clean the workstation and equipment.
• What should you do throughout the cooking session regarding washing up?


  Wash up throughout the session.
• What temperature range should high-risk foods be kept in the fridge?


  0°C – 5°C.
• What tool should be used to check the core temperature of high-risk foods?

  A temperature probe.
• How should waste be managed during food preparation?


  Keep it separate from ingredients.
• What should you do with waste if possible?

  Recycle and compost it.
• What should you know about the First Aid box?


  The location of the First Aid box.
• What should you know how to use in case of a fire?

  A fire blanket or fire extinguisher.