1. CHAPTER 3
SANITATION & SAFETY

2. • Cleaning- removing visible dirt/soil
• Sanitizing- killing disease causing
bacteria
2 WAYS OF SANITIZING EQUIPMENT
• by heat
• by chemicals

3. MANUAL DISWASHING
• Scrape and pre-rinse- Soak to loosen
food particles
• Wash
• Rinse
• Sanitize- place utensils in a rack and
immerse in hot water for 30 seconds.
• Drain and air dry- do not towel dry, this
may recontaminate the utensils

4. The Role of the Uniform
• The Hat or Toque
It contains the chef’s hair, preventing it
from falling into the food and catching fire.
It also absorbs the sweat from the brows
• The jackets and the Pants
The jacket protects the chest area from
burns, splashes and spills. Sleeves are
long to cover the arms from possible burns
and scalds. The same is also true with the
pants.

5. • Apron and side Towels
The apron is worn to protect the jacket and pants
from excessive staining. Side towels are used to
protect your hands when working with hot tools
and equipment.
• Shoes
A hard-leather shoes to protects the feet from
falling knives and scalds. Kitchen clogs also
prevents the feet from straining and slipping.
• Neckerchief
To avoid perspiration

6. Preventing Cuts
• Keep knives sharp
• Use a cutting board
• Cut away from yourself
• Don’t try to catch the falling knives
• Carry a knife properly
• Don’t put breakable items in the pot sink

7. Preventing Burns
• Wear your uniform
• Always assume a pot handle is hot
• Use dry pads or towels to handle hot pans
• Don’t fills pans so full that they likely spill
• Open lids away from you to let steam to
escape
• Dry food before putting them in frying fat
• Warn people about hot pans

8. Preventing Fires
• Know where fire extinguishers are located
• Keep a supply of salt or baking soda
handy to put out small fires
• Don’t leave hot fat unattended on the
range

9. Preventing Falls
• clean up spills immediately
• keep aisles and stairs clear and unobstructed
• Don’t carry objects too big to see over
• Walk, don’t run!!

10. Preventing Strains and Injuries from
Lifting
• Lift with the leg muscles, not the back
• Don’t run or twist the back while lifting, and
make sure your footing is secure
• Don’t be a hero. Ask help when carrying heavy
object