preparing food. lesson objectives after completion of this lesson, occasional quantity cooks will be...
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Preparing FoodPreparing Food
Lesson ObjectivesLesson Objectives
After completion of this lesson, occasional quantity cooks will be able to:
• Practice rules for good personal hygiene• Use sanitary practices for food preparation
areas• Use safe thawing methods• Select and use safe food preparation practices
and equipment• Use a thermometer to check for proper cooking
and holding temperatures
Food preparation time is especially Food preparation time is especially critical for food safety.critical for food safety.
This is a time when cross contamination can easily occur.
Personal HygienePersonal Hygiene
Good personal hygiene is an asset anywhere food is prepared. Neatness, good grooming, clean teeth, clean hair and clean clothes are signs that you know how totake care of yourself. This shows a positive image in a quantity food preparation situation.
Clean HandsClean Hands
Hands are a major source of contamination in food.
Wash hands:• With soap and hot water for 20 seconds• After handling raw meat or poultry• After touching animals• After using the bathroom• After changing diapers• After smoking, sneezing or blowing your
nose
Nail CareNail Care
• Fingernails should be clean and trimmed
• No false fingernails or fingernail polish
Other PersonalOther PersonalHygiene IssuesHygiene Issues
• Stay out of the kitchen if you are ill
• Hair of all lengths should be restrained
• Clean aprons should be worn to protect food from being contaminated by your clothes
Cleaning vs. SanitizingCleaning vs. Sanitizing
• Clean—means that something is free of soil or food particles
• Sanitize—means that the number of microorganisms has been reduced to a safe level
Clean an item or area firstand then sanitize
CleaningCleaning
Keep food preparation areas and equipment clean at all times. This includes:
• Work surfaces• Floors and walls• All storage areas• All equipment like mixers,
slicers, can openers, blenders, etc.
SanitizingSanitizing
Detergents do not sanitize.
To make a sanitizing solution:• Mix 1 tablespoon of household bleach
(unscented) with 1 gallon clean water • Use on work surfaces, tabletops, dishes
and utensils• Allow the surfaces to air dry
Keep your sanitizing cloth in a bucket of sanitizing solution at all times.
Additional Cleaning PointsAdditional Cleaning Points
• Wash or replace soiled sponges, brushes, dishcloths, and towels frequently
• Clean up food spills and crumbs• Clean and sanitize counter tops and
work tables between food preparation tasks and after all food preparation is complete
Safe Thawing MethodsSafe Thawing Methods
• In the refrigerator• In cold water• In the microwave• As part of the cooking process
Preventing Food Preventing Food ContaminationContamination
• Never taste directly from the cooking pot
• Do not let juices from raw meat or poultry come in contact with any other food
• Wash your hands, counters, equipment and utensils with soap and water immediately after use.
• Use your sanitizing solution on food contact surfaces.
• Avoid interrupted cooking
Cook Foods AdequatelyCook Foods Adequately
• Cooking is an essential partof making foods safe to eat
• Most food pathogens are killedwhen food is heated to 160Ffor a few seconds
• The only sure way to know if your food is cooked adequatelyis to use a food thermometer
Types of ThermometersTypes of Thermometers
• Oven-safe• Bi-metallic stemmed
thermometer (dial instant-read)• Digital instant-read
Other Safe-Cooking TipsOther Safe-Cooking Tips
• Never partially cook foodfor finishing later
• Don’t judge the donenessof food by its appearance
• Don’t use oven temperatureslower than 325F
• When using a microwave oven,cover, stir or rotate, use a thermometerand observe standing times
SummarySummary
When preparing food for yournext event, remember to:
• Practice good hygiene every day• Wash your hands with soap and water for
20 seconds• Clean and sanitize equipment and surfaces• Thaw frozen food carefully to keep the
temperature cold• Complete the cooking process once you
have begun• Use a food thermometer to be sure foods
are cooked adequately