Theory Lesson

In the next lesson I was really looking forward to cooking as we would be making our muffins for assessment but unfortunately we didn't get to as Ms George wasn't there. We went into a classroom instead for theory with another teacher and watched a video about safety in the kitchen.

These were some of the important notes:

• Can't wear trousers that are too long - you can trip
• Must have closed in shoes (if laces-tied up) - hot food could fall on you and burn you
• Hair tied up - doesn't fall in food
• Wash hands thoroughly and wear gloves if necessary - hygiene
• Wear apron - keeps you clean

• Pass knife from handle - can't cut anyone
• Carry knife facing down - if you trip you won't cut anyone
• Don't cut towards yourself - could hurt yourself

• Lift lids of hot pans away from you -  makes sure hot air doesn't go strait into your face
• Stand to the side of an oven when opening it - makes sure hot air doesn't go straight into your face
• Don't leave a cloth or paper near flames - prevents accidents and fires
• Don't put fingers near blades - can cut yourself
• Don't touch electrics when hands are wet - could electrocute yourself

• Cook foods thoroughly - don't want raw food and bacteria
• Clean kitchen as you work - safety
• Use separate chopping boards for meat and vegetables - cross-contamination
• Wash fruit and vegetables thoroughly - hygiene

Some of the golden rules:

• If you knock or spill anything wipe it up
• If you drop anything pick it up
• Don't run in the kitchen