Title: Demonstrate kitchen safety.
Course: Family and Consumer Sciences Exploratory II (19904-18) > Section: Demonstrating Nutrition and Wellness

Demonstration should include

- how to use a fire extinguisher
- equipment safety (e.g., kitchen, laundry)
- following safety practices
- identifying and mitigating kitchen safety hazards.

Teacher Resources:

- Cooking Matters
- Young Worker Safety in Restaurants eTool, U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What are examples of kitchen safety hazards?
- What does PASS stand for when operating a fire extinguisher?

Communication

- Why is communication among group members important to ensure safety?
- What are kitchen safety resources?

Leadership

- How can kitchen organization contribute to safe food-handling practices?
- What are the consequences of failing to follow kitchen safety practices?

Management

- Why is a work schedule in the kitchen important?
- Why is time management in the kitchen important?