Kitchen Hygiene and Safety

What is Hygiene?

Hygiene means to keep clean so germs can’t be spread.

Wash Hands Before

Touching Food

Why do we wash our hands?

To get rid of germs.

If you have long

hair, use a hair net.

Why do we wear a hair net?

So hair does fall into the food.

Always wear gloves when preparing food.

Make sure the area is clean by putting on a tablecloth or…

…cleaning with soap and

water.

Make sure all utensils are clean.

Use an oven mitt or pads when carrying hot items.

Turn oven off after you use it.

Don’t eat food that falls on the floor…

…pick it up and throw it away.