- Practice good hygiene: Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.
- Be aware of hot surfaces: Avoid hot stovetops and always use oven mitts when handling hot pots, pans, and baking sheets.
- Keep work area clean: Proper cleaning helps destroy bacteria that can contaminate food and make it unsafe to eat.
- Tie back long hair: No one wants to find a hair in their delicious dessert!
- Clean up spills immediately: Wet floors are a safety hazard that can cause slips and falls.
- Keep appliances dry: Never use electrical appliances near water as this can cause electrocution.
- Have a fire safety plan: Always keep a fire extinguisher within reach and know how to properly use it.
- Separate raw food from cooked food: Most of the time raw food is bad to eat plain and it can contaminate the cooked food if touched.