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SS1, SLO1: Different styles of cooking areas and recognize the advantages and disadvantages of each
A kitchen is a room or part of a room used for cooking and food preparation in a dwelling or in a commercial establishment.
Cooking. The cooking zone includes the ovens, range, hood, and other cooking appliances such as a steam oven or warming drawer. Your cooking zone should be accessible from the food prep zone; and cooking utensils, pots and pans, as well as oils and spices should be within arm's reach of your cooking area
The most functional kitchen layouts include: L shaped, U-Shaped, I-Shaped, Linear, Parallel and Island kitchens designs.
L Shaped Kitchen. With cabinets along two perpendicular walls that meet at a right angle, the L-shape is perfect for maximizing corner space
The U-shaped kitchen makes use of three walls, or two walls with a connected island, to create its namesake shape.
I-shape kitchen design, also known as a single-wall kitchen,
Island Kitchen Layout: The island layout introduces a central workspace, often with additional storage, seating, or appliances,
Linear kitchen - This is one of the simplest kitchen layouts, perfect for narrow or long spaces. In general, the cooking and washing areas are located in the centre, with one end for storage and the other for your fridge.
Parallel Kitchen - In the parallel kitchen design, two parallel countertops and workspaces are set against opposite walls, with a walkway or galley in between.
What is 'First Aid?
First aid is the first and immediate assistance given to any person with either a minor or serious illness or injury, with care provided to preserve life, prevent the condition from worsening, or to promote recovery until medical services arrive. First aid is generally performed by someone with basic medical training
First aid refers to medical attention that is usually administered immediately after the injury occurs and at the location where it occurred.
It often consists of a one-time, short-term treatment and
requires little technology or training to administer.
SLO3: Preventing Accidents in the Kitchen
Below are 10 tips to help you avoid burns and scalds in the kitchen:
Never leave your stove unattended while cooking. Stay in the kitchen while you're frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food. If you must leave the room—even for just a moment—turn off the stove.
Create a kid-free zone. Create a space of at least three feet around your stove and other areas where hot food is prepared.
Keep your cooking area free of flammable materials. Keep anything that can catch fire, such as food packaging, oven mitts, and towels away from your stovetop.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. This way, they can’t be bumped into, and children can’t grab them.
Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. Make sure you have the correct type of fire extinguisher and know how to properly use it.
Keep cooking equipment clean. Crumbs in a toaster, built-up grease on the stovetop, and excess dust behind your appliances are fire hazards.
Wear short, close-fitting, or tightly rolled sleeves while cooking. Loose clothing can catch fire if it meets a gas flame or electric burner.
The best time to cook is when you are wide awake and alert. Avoid using kitchen appliances if you're sleepy or have consumed alcohol.
When frying, use a pan lid or splash guard to prevent grease splatter.
Keep a pan lid and dry potholders or oven mitts near you every time you cook. This is in case you need to put out a grease fire.
SLO 4: Importance of good hygiene practices when working with food in the kitchen
The cleanliness and hygiene of our work area in the kitchen depends primarily on our behavior. We advise the following eight tips when preparing and handling food.
1) Wash your hands before cooking
To prevent bacteria from spreading from the table or jumping over to your food, you should wash your hands before cooking. And if you want to work with other foods after preparing sensitive foods like meat or raw eggs, you should wash your hands again. This will help you prevent the transmission of things like salmonella.
2) Always rinse kitchen utensils thoroughly
When cooking, always use different cooking spoons or other utensils for raw ingredients and ingredients you're going to cook. This will prevent bacteria and flavors from unintentionally spreading to other dishes.
3) Pay attention to cleanliness and tidiness
Tidying up is the order of the day after cooking, roasting, and baking. This not only creates a pleasant atmosphere, it also makes it more difficult for food moths and other pests to move in.
4) Clean dishes and cutlery at high temperatures
To ensure that all items are free of bacteria, rinse at a minimum of 60 degrees Celsius (140 degrees Fahrenheit).
5) Store raw and cooked food separately
Designate one shelf in the refrigerator for cooked food, and another for raw food. This will prevent bacteria like salmonella from passing from raw ingredients to cooked ones.
6) Note the cooling chain for frozen foods
Just a little defrosting can be enough to spoil frozen fish, so make sure that the cold chain isn’t interrupted between purchase and storage in the freezer.
7) Always pay attention to the shelf life of food products
If the sell-by date for flour has expired, you don’t have to worry; it’s still edible. But for animal products, you should always take a look at the best-before date.
8) Keep pets out of the kitchen as much as possible
Hygiene rules should also apply to dogs and cats in the kitchen. They are carriers of diseases, which is why they shouldn’t get too close to food and dishes – and animal hair in food isn’t too appetizing, either.
Strand 2: Foods for Health – Healthy food pyramid; four food groups & nutrients in food
SLO 1: Identify that foods can be grouped into four different categories
There are 4 main food groups to eat from every day to get the nutrients you need for your physical and mental health. These are
vegetables and fruit,
grain foods,
milk and milk products, and
protein foods.
SLO 2: Healthy Food Pyramid and its elements
A healthy food pyramid can help guide you to eat a balanced diet. Here are some of the elements of a healthy food pyramid:
Fruits and vegetables
The bottom part of the pyramid should be mostly fruits and vegetables, which are full of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. Some recommend eating at least 50% fruits and vegetables at every meal, or 7 servings of vegetables and 3 servings of fruit per day.
Grains
The fourth level of the pyramid should contain grains, and some recommend eating two servings of whole grains per day.
Protein
Protein is needed for building and repairing the body, so it should be eaten in moderate amounts at each meal. High quality proteins include meat, fish, poultry, eggs, and dairy products.
Dairy
Dairy is a great source of nutrients, including potassium, calcium, vitamin D, and iodine.
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