Demonstration should include
- using proper hand-washing techniques
- using proper cleaning materials and procedures
- ensuring that food is stored safely (considering shelf life, open vs. closed containers, types of storage containers or wraps, and storage location [e.g., shelf vs. refrigerator or freezer])
- identifying time and temperature requirements (i.e., danger zone and internal temperatures)
- avoiding cross-contamination.
Demonstration should also address the reason for keeping food areas contaminant-free.
Teacher Resource:
Partnership for Food Safety Education
Process/Skill Questions:
Thinking
- What are the standards of cleanliness for the food environment?
- What hand-washing procedures are essential for a sanitary food environment? Why?
Communication
- How can you encourage classmates to follow sanitary procedures?
- What is an appropriate way to address an unsanitary situation?
Leadership
- What are a leader’s responsibilities for keeping the food environment sanitary?
- Why is it important to maintain personal hygiene around food?
Management
- What are the steps in cleaning a food environment?
- What consequences may result from an unsanitary food environment?