Tech Ed

• Rolling pin- used to roll out dough, bread, and pastries.
• potato masher- used to mash potatoes, mashing the potatoes with a fork is not enough to make them smooth
• egg separator- separates the egg white from the yolk, used in baking and cooking
• egg slicer- used to slice eggs into thin slices for salads and other dishes
• garlic press-garlic press is a kitchen tool used to crush garlic cloves efficiently.
• balloon whisk- used to mix the contents of a container with a liquid
• pastry cripper- a machine used to make pastries and other baked goods
• pizza cutter- used to cut pizza into slices, it has a sharp blade and a handle
• pot spoon- used to scoop out food from a pot or pan, and to stir food in a pot or pan
• slotted spoon- used to scoop up small amounts of liquid from a beaker or dish
• spatular- a spoon-shaped instrument used to scrape the contents of a vessel
• fish slicer- cuts fish into thin slices, used for sashimi, sushi, and sushi rolls
• spreader- a device used to spread the mixture of the concrete over the formwork
• wooden spoon- used to stir the mixture, to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan
• pastry brush- used to spread and spread frosting on cakes and cupcakes
• cake slicer- used to slice cakes and breads into thin slices
• grater: a device having a surface covered with holes edged by slightly raised cutting edges, used for grating cheese and other foods
• kitchen lighter- a small, portable, flame-producing device used to ignite gas or other fuels
• sifter- a device used to separate solids from liquids by passing the liquid through a sieve
• pot stand- a container for holding pots and pans, usually made of metal or plastic
• baking tray- a flat, rectangular sheet of metal with a lip on one side, used for baking food
• Waste Disposal


  1. Keep garbage bins well away from the kitchen in a cool shaded position from pets

  2. Disinfect the bins regularly, use a bin liner if possible

  3. Empty and wash out kitchen bins daily

  4. Do not allow sink waste pipe to become clogged, instead put a sink strainer in the hole of the sink to prevent clogging

  5. Sanitize sinks regularly to kill germs and prevent stagnation
• Personal Hygiene

  1. Always wash your hands with warm soapy water before handling food

  2. Wash your hands after using the toilet

  3. Wash your hands after preparing each dish to prevent cross-contamination of food, whether it is cooked or uncooked

  4. Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing
• Always return unused portions of perishable foods, like dairy products and meats, to the refrigerator right after using them. Don’t let them sit out on the counter
• Do you know why these things should not be done?
• Cleanliness and safety in the kitchen

  1. Wash kitchen towels, dishcloths, and sponges regularly

  2. Use dish towel for drying dishes only

  3. Wash dishes in hot soapy water

  4. Keep all food covered and safely stored from flies, roaches, and rodents

  5. Clean and disinfect the kitchen floor daily

  6. Keep pets away from the kitchen

  7. Keep the surroundings clean
• Purchasing Foods

  1. Buy food from clean reputable shops where food is stored properly

  2. Ensure there are no animals in the food shop before purchasing

  3. Check the expiry dates on all types of food, perishable and non-perishable

  4. Ensure all packages are intact and sealed before purchasing

  5. Dented cans should never be purchased

  6. Purchase only fresh foods at the market and ensure that foods are covered and protected from flies and dust
• Hand washing Steps


  CLEAN hands, surfaces and produce
• Personal Hygiene

  1. Wear clean comfortable clothes and shoes

  2. Wear clean white apron and head tie

  3. Fingernails should be clean and kept short

  4. Cover all bruises, cuts and skin rashes with waterproof dressing

  5. Never cough, sneeze, spit or smoke over the food

  6. Do not scratch your skin or hair

  7. Do not put your fingers into your nostril while preparing and serving food

  8. Do not lick finger then touch food