Kitchen Safety

When you are baking, it is very important that your kitchen is clean and tidy, and you follow these simple rules to prevent illness.

• Wear a clean apron, tie back long hair and roll up your sleeves.
• Wash your hands with warm soapy water, especially after using the toilet.
• Cover any cuts or sores with a blue plaster.
• Do not handle food if you have a bad cold or are sick.
• Keep pets away from the kitchen area.
• Do not lick your fingers or equipment during cooking.
• When you're preparing food and cooking, always take care and take your time. Never run in the kitchen area.
• Wash all raw food such as fruit and vegetables before using them.
• Always check Best Before/Use By dates on any ingredients.
• Use a clean spoon when tasting food, and always wash it after every time.
• Make sure that saucepan and frying pan handles do not stick out over the edge of the hob.
• Cut or chop food on a chopping board.
• Keep a clean kitchen at all times – wipe down surfaces and chopping boards regularly, and use clean dish cloths and tea towels.
• Clean away spills on the work surface or floor immediately.
• Wear oven gloves when putting items into, or taking them out of, the oven.
• Wrap food waste in newspaper and place in a bin.
• Take care when using sharp knives.

I got this helpful advice off Baking Mads Kids Page  http://bakingmad.com/kids/safety-tips