(a) List four rules of personal hygiene that should be followed when preparing food. [4] (b) Explain why each of the following is important when handling fo...
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(a) List four rules of personal hygiene that should be followed when preparing food. [4]
(b) Explain why each of the following is important when handling food:
(i) washing hands before cooking [2]
(ii) tying back long hair [1]
(iii) wearing a clean apron [1]
Answer Details
(a) List four rules of personal hygiene for food preparation. [4]
One mark each (max 4):
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before handling food (1)
- Tie back long hair and cover it if possible (1)
- Wear a clean apron (1)
- Do not cough or sneeze over food (1)
- Cover any cuts or sores with a waterproof blue plaster (1)
- Do not prepare food if you are feeling unwell, especially with vomiting or diarrhoea (1)
- Remove jewellery and watches which can harbour bacteria (1)
(b)(i) Washing hands before cooking. [2]
- Hands can carry harmful bacteria picked up from touching raw foods, pets, or other surfaces (1).
- Washing with soap and warm water removes these bacteria and prevents them from being transferred to the food being prepared (1).
(b)(ii) Tying back long hair. [1]
- To prevent hair from falling into the food, which is unhygienic and could carry bacteria (1).
(b)(iii) Wearing a clean apron. [1]
- To protect food from bacteria on clothing and to keep clothes clean during cooking (1).
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