Kitchen Safety Quick Tips

🔥 Stove & Oven Safety 

• Always turn off the stove when you are finished. 

• Turn off the oven after cooking. 

• Never leave food cooking unattended. 

• Keep handles of pots and pans turned inward. 

• Use oven mitts when touching hot items. 

• Stand back when opening the oven (hot air escapes). 

🔪 Knife Safety 

• Use a cutting board. 

• Keep fingers away from the blade. 

• Cut away from your body. 

• Carry knives pointing down at your side. 

• Never try to catch a falling knife. 

🧼 Clean & Safe Cooking 

• Wash hands before and after handling food. 

• Wash hands after touching raw meat. 

• Clean surfaces after cooking. Keep raw meat separate from other foods. 

• Tie back long hair. 

• Avoid loose sleeves near flames. 

⚡ General Safety 

• No running in the kitchen. 

• Stay focused, no distractions. 

• Clean spills right away to prevent slipping. 

• Know where the fire extinguisher is located. 

🌡️ Food Safety Reminder 

• Use a thermometer to check internal temperatures (see chart). 

• When in doubt, cook it a little longer.