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Accidents can easily occur in a busy kitchen.But it is the personal responsibility of each worker to practice
Personal protective clothing, such as uniforms, aprons, and gloves, can help you practice safety in the
workplace.
1. Aprons
Aprons are an important piece of protective clothing. Use these apron guidelines :
c. Always remove your apron if you leave the food preparation area.
2. Gloves
Gloves should be worn to protect your hands from injury. Gloves also help protect against food
contamination by bacteria and physical hazards. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before
3. Shoes
Shoes are also a form of protective clothing. Shoes should be sturdy and have slip-resistant soles for safety.
4. Back Braces
Foodservice workers may wear a special back brace to help them lift heavy items. An occupational back
support is a type of back brace with suspenders. It is designed to support the lower back while lifting.
Personal Injuries
Foodservice workers are responsible tohelp prevent slips and falls, cuts, burns and scalds, and other
personal injuries in the kitchen. For example, call out, “Hot cart coming through!” when you transport large pots
full of hot liquids. This can warn others in the kitchen and help prevent accidents.
1. Slips and Falls : Slips and falls are common work-related injuries. Yet most slips and
2. Cuts : There are many sharp tools in a commercial kitchen. This means the
There also are many different ways a foodservice worker can get
burned.
Always follow these safety measures when you clean kitchen equipment :
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions and the food establishment’s directions for cleaning.
FIRE SAFETY
Fire Prevention
Here are some other tips to prevent fires and help keep your workplace safe :
1. Be sure ashtray contents are completely out before you empty them into the trash.
2. Be careful around gas appliances. Built-up gasses can explode if a match is lit nearby.
3. Store oily rags in closed metal containers so they do not start a fire.
7. Clean the range and oven hoods and filters regularly to remove grease that can catch on fire.
1. Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers are the most common type of fire protection equipment used in foodservice operations.
Fire extinguishers use several types of chemicals to fight different kinds of fires. To use a fire extinguisher
properly, hold the extinguisher upright and remove the safety pin. Point the nozzle at the bottom of the fire
A hood system that is well vented can help remove excess smoke, heat, and vapors. Make sure hoods are
cleaned regularly and are working properly. If your kitchen has a sprinkler system, keep products and
Every foodservice business has fire emergency procedures. Employees must be familiar with these
procedures. Employers must post fire exit signs in plain view above exits. Employees should know where
to meet outside the business for a head count in case of a fire. They should also know how to direct
4. Emergency Procedures
Fires are not the only emergencies that can happen in a kitchen. An emergency is a potentially life-
threatening situation that usually occurs suddenly and unexpectedly. You must know how to respond and
5. First Aid
The immediate response to an emergency often involves first aid. First aid involves assisting an injured
person until professional medical help can be provided. The American Red Cross offers courses that teach
SANITATION CHALLENGES
Contamination Basics
Foodborne illnesses kill thousands of people each year and make many more people sick. For this reason,
foodservice professionals need to know how to create a clean, safe, disease-free place that can be used for food
preparation. When consumers eat out, they expect the food to be prepared and served in a sanitary environment,
Sanitary means clean. When harmful microorganisms or substances are present in food, the food is
exposed to harmful microorganisms. For example, harmful microorganisms found in soil that is used to
grow grains could contaminate the grain and any products produced from the grain.
2. Cross-contamination is the movement of harmful microorganisms from one place to another. People cause
most cases of crosscontamination. For example, food handlers can transfer organisms or substances when
The word sanitation means healthy or clean and whole. In the workplace, sanitation means healthy and
sanitary conditions. Foodservice workers have a responsibility to prepare food in a sanitary environment.
Biological hazards come from microorganisms such as bacteria. Other types of biological hazards include
viruses, parasites, and fungi. Certain plants and fish can also carry harmful toxins. A toxin is a harmful organism
or substance. However, disease-causing microorganisms called pathogens cause the majority of foodborne
illnesses. For example, uncooked meats that are stored above cooked meats in the refrigerator can cause cross-
contamination because the uncooked meat may drip onto the cooked meat.
Bacteria Tiny, single-celled microorganisms are called bacteria. Some forms of bacteria can make people
very sick if they are eaten. People who have a bacterial illness may have symptoms such as nausea, abdominal
Viruses Simple organisms that cause many food-related illnesses are called viruses. Viruses need a host, or
another living cell, to grow. A host can be a person, animal, or plant. Once inside the host, the virus can
multiply. Like bacteria, viruses can survive freezing and cooking. It is easy to transmit, or spread, viruses from
person to person.
A parasite is an organism that must live in or on a host to survive. Parasites are larger than bacteria and
viruses. Parasites are often found in poultry, fish, and meats. Some common parasites found in food include
protozoa, roundworms, and flatworms. Parasites can be eliminated from food by following proper cooking
methods. Freezing the food product for a number of days also Fungi Spore producing organisms found in soil,
plants, animals, water, and in the air are called fungi. Fungi also are naturally present in some foods.
A mold is a form of fungus. The fuzzy looking spores produced by molds can be seen with the naked eye.
Molds can grow at nearly any temperature. Even if only part of a food has mold, the whole thing should be
thrown away, although some cheeses can be saved. Yeast Another form of fungus is yeast. Yeast is most often
associated with bread and the baking process. In this case, yeast is helpful. However, if yeast is present in other
foods, such as sauerkraut, honey, and jelly, it can cause those foods to spoil.
THE SAFE FOODHANDLERS
PERSONAL HYGIENE
Cross-contamination can cause foodborne illnesses. Foodhandlers usually are the cause of cross-contamination.
A foodhandleris a worker who is in direct contact with food. Tiny microorganisms can be spread to food by
foodhandlers in many ways. Good hygiene is the best defense. Good grooming means that you should arrive at
work clean. Bathe daily with soap and water, and wash your hair regularly. Always wear deodorant to work.
Your fingernails should be clean, short, and trimmed neatly. It is never appropriate to wear acrylic fingernails or
nail polish while working in a commercial kitchen. Acrylic fingernails can fall off into food and become a
physical hazard. Nail polish can chip off and fall into food, becoming a chemical hazard.
Clothes
Clothes can also spread bacteria to the food you handle. Dirt can be tracked into the workplace on your shoes
and clothes. Kitchen foodservice workers often wear a chef’s coat. A chef’s coat is a working coat that
traditionally has two rows of buttons down the front, long sleeves, and turned-up cuffs. If you wear your
uniform home, wash it before wearing it again. Your shoes also should be appropriate for the workplace.
Choose shoes with slip-resistant soles because these will help you avoid accidents. Never wear open-toed shoes
at work.
Protective clothes
In addition to the clothes you wear to work, you will wear protective clothing. Protective clothing is clothing
that is worn to help reduce the possibility of food contamination. For example, if you work in a food preparation
or cleaning area, you will need to wear an apron. Always make sure your apron is clean. Food handlers often
wear gloves to help prevent cross-contamination. Gloves serve as a wall between your hands and the food you
handle. This helps prevent cross contamination. Wash your hands thoroughly before putting on gloves. Never
use dirty or torn gloves. You must change gloves after each separate task. Change gloves every four hours if you
are doing the same task. Always change gloves immediately after handling any raw food.
Hair
Microorganisms can easily grow in dirty, oily hair. Tie back longer hair in a hair restraint. A hair restraint is any
barrier that holds back head or facial hair to keep it from contaminating food. In general, a good hair restraint,
such as a hairnet, will keep your hair away from food. It also will keep you from having to touch your hair while
on the job. Some foodhandlers wear a chef’s hat. These hats can come in a variety of shapes and sizes, but they
all keep hair away from food and off of the face. Foodhandlers with beards should wear beard restraints.
PERSONAL HEALTH
Foodservice professionals need to be in good physical health when they work with food. Otherwise, harmful
bacteria could be spread from the foodhandler to the food that will be served. A foodborne illness outbreak
Proper Hand-Washing
Hand-washing is the most important thing you can do to prevent the spread of foodborne bacteria. A proper
hand washing technique, or method, can make the difference between a safe workplace and a potentially deadly
one. This is because harmful bacteria are so easy to spread by hand. To clean your hands and arms properly,
thoroughly scrub any exposed surfaces with soap and warm water. You should wash your hands every two
hours to help prevent cross contamination. Always remember to wash your hands :
2. After any work breaks, including those to eat, smoke, drink, or chew gum.
3. Before and after you handle raw foods such as meat, fish, and poultry.
10. After you touch anything that might contaminate food, such as a phone, money, door handles, or dirty
tablecloths.
Illness
If you have symptoms of a disease that can be spread to others, such as fever, sneezing, coughing, vomiting, or
diarrhea, call your Supervisor immediately. You should not come to work sick. Your supervisor will most likely
send you home to recover. This will not only help prevent the spread of illness, but will help you recover more
Wounds
If you have a wound that may be infected, or a cut, burn, boil, or other sore, you might not feel sick. However,
any bacteria that might be in the wound could easily spread to any of the food that you handle. This could cause
a foodborne illness outbreak. if you have cuts, keep cuts completely covered. Make sure the bandage is kept
clean and dry. Change the bandage several times throughout the day. If the wound is on your hand, wear gloves
whenever possible as you perform your duties. Make sure your gloves do not become ripped or torn. If you have
a wound on your hand and even if it is covered by a bandage, you may be reassigned to a work area where you
will not come into direct contact with food. This might include washing dishes, running the cash register, or
Is the system used to keep food safe on its our jouney from the kitchen into the table. HACCP is show us :
It’s the first step of HACCP system is to identify dan evaluate hazards. The most frequently found hazards
include:
3. Cross contamination
4. Improper any work at kitchen (ex. Cooking , holfing , cleaning the the equipment, etc)
So we need to make the rules for any of these hazards can lead to an out-break , its critical that all foodservice
Is a step in the flow of food where contamination can be prevented , reduced, or eliminated. For the example,
harmful bacteria and other microorganisms can grow in improperly cooked food. Microorganisms may survive
1. Food preparation
2. Temperature of Cooking
Reheating
The temperature is the most importan things , with a high temperature we can kill te harmful bacteria and
microorganisms. But if we using the minimum internal temperature is the lowest temperature at wich foods can
be safely cooked. Food thermometers , there are many different types of thermometers. A food thermometer is a
device used to check the temperatures of foods. There are types thermometer for cooking suggest by food and
drug administration:
2. Bimetal thermometers (best for roasts , and soups , some are safe to use in the oven)
3. Thermistor thermometers (they can measure the temperature of thin foods , like hamburger patties)
4. Thermocouple thermometers (its same with thermistor but it can be more quickly)
5. Infrared thermometers
System Monitoring
Foodservice workers are responsible for monitoring the food safety systems that are in place. They can also help
Receiving is accepting deliveries of food and supplies. All food products must be carefully inspected for
damage. You also should check that the food has been kept at the proper temperatures during delivery. As a
foodservice professional, you need to look for these potential receiving problems:
Storage is another control point where improper handling can cause contamination. A product’s shelf life is
a. Dry Storage
The ideal, or perfect, temperature in a dry storage area is 50°F to 70°F (10°C to 21°C).
b. Refrigerated Storage
Food products that need to be kept refrigerated should be stored at or below 41°F (5°C).
c. Frozen Storage
To avoid contamination during food preparation, use tongs or spatulas instead of your hands. Hands can
carry bacteria. Always make sure equipment, tools, cutting boards, and other surfaces are cleaned and sanitized
often. Keep foods covered whenever possible. To avoid cross-contamination, wash all fresh fruits and
vegetables before you prepare them. Wash root vegetables and starches, such as potatoes, before and after you
peel them. Never prepare uncooked meats in the same area you use to prepare fruits and vegetables. Each type
of food product you prepare is at risk for a different kind of contamination. Know the risks for individual foods
b. Holding Guidelines
DISPOSAL POINT
The last stop in the flow of food is the disposal point. The disposal point is the point at which food
remaining after being eaten is disposed of properly. Cleaning and sanitizing are the key actions to take at the
disposal point. Dishes, glasses, cups, utensils, and equipment must be cleaned and sanitized.
a. Waste Disposal
b. Manual Dishwashing