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Kitchen Safety



It's important to be careful while you're cooking. Follow these tips to stay safe in the kitchen, and <b>ALWAYS</b> ask an adult for help when you need it.


1
Always use hot pads to handle anything hot. Remember that anything you take out of the oven or off the stove is probably hot and will stay hot for a while. If you've had a metal spoon in a hot dish, it's probably hot, too. Turn pot handles toward the middle of the stove so you don't bump them.


2
Spilled food can make you slip and fall. Keep a damp cloth or paper towels nearby to wipe up anything you spill as soon as you spill it. It will make cleanup faster, too.


3
Sharp knives are dangerous. Always hold food firmly on a cutting board, and keep your fingers out of the way when you use a sharp knife. Never hold food in your hands when you cut it. Be sure your adult helper helps you every time you use a sharp knife. Be sure an adult is standing by when you use electric appliances like can openers, blenders and mixers. They can be tricky to use.


One more thing to remember... CLEAN UP!
Put away all the ingredients and equipment you have used. Store leftover food. Wash, dry and put away dishes. Clean up all spills. If you don't clean the kitchen, the head cook may not let you use it again