Kitchen Safety Slides Kitchen Champions
Lesson 1: Safety First
KITCHEN SAFETY HEROES
Learn how to spot hazards, handle sharp tools safely, and protect yourself from fires and burns in the kitchen.
🧑🍳 Step 1: Safety • 🍳 Practice Smart Cooking
HEAT HAZARDS
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Hot Surfaces & Steam
Always use dry oven mitts to pick up hot pots and pans.
Turn pot handles inward so they can't be knocked over.
Open pot lids away from your face to let the hot steam escape safely.
SAFETY ZONE
"If it is HOT, back off! Never touch elements even if they look cool!"
🔥 Focus: Fire and Heat Prevention
Never leave a hot stove unattended!
SHARP TOOLS
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THE "BEAR CLAW"
Curl your fingers like a bear claw to hold food. Your knuckles block the blade!
Hold food tight Keep fingers back
Using Sharp Tools
Always cut on a flat cutting board , never in your hand.
Cut away from your body and fingers.
If a knife falls, step back ! Never try to catch a falling blade.
🔪 Focus: Knife and Blade Safety
Sharp knives are safer than dull ones!
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Water & Electricity Don't Mix!
Dry your hands completely before touching any plugs, outlets, or cords.
Keep electrical cords far away from the sink, water puddles, and hot stovetops.
Turn off and unplug appliances (like mixers or blenders) before cleaning them.
STOP & DRY
"Wet hands? DO NOT touch the plug! Dry hands = Safe cook!"
🚫 WET HANDS ZONE 🚫
🔌 Focus: Electrical Appliances & Safety
Always pull by the plug, never by the cord!
EMERGENCY PLAN
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In Case of Fire:
1 Shout "FIRE!" to warn others.
2 Grease fire? Put a LID on it! (Never use water)
3 Get out of the house and call 911.
EMERGENCY CALL
9-1-1
Know where the nearest exit is and never stay inside a smoky kitchen!
🚨 Focus: Emergency Safety Actions
Safety is ALWAYS our number one job!
Kitchen Safety Worksheet Lesson 1: Safety First
KITCHEN HAZARD HUNT
KITCHEN CHAMPIONS Printable Student Worksheet
Name:
Date:
PART 1: MATCH THE SAFETY SIGNS
Draw a line from the safety sign on the left to its matching description on the right!
A
Hot Surface Sign
B
Electricity & Water
C
Sharp Objects
___
Keep wet hands away from outlets and appliances.
___
Do not touch hot elements, stovetops, or pot handles.
___
Use a cutting board and watch your fingers!
PART 2: SAFE OR DANGEROUS?
Read the action. Check the correct box!
1. Opening a pot lid away from your face to block hot steam.
SAFE DANGER
2. Catching a falling knife with your bare hands.
SAFE DANGER
3. Using dry oven mitts to carry a hot pan.
SAFE DANGER
PART 3: EMERGENCY CHALLENGE
Write down the emergency phone number in the big boxes below:
9
1
1
Unit: Kitchen Champions Score: ______ / 7 points Be a Safety Hero!
Kitchen Safety Role Play Lesson 1: Interactive Activity
SAFETY HERO ROLE-PLAY
KITCHEN CHAMPIONS Printable Action Cards
How to Play:
Cut out the cards below. Work with a partner. One person plays the CHEF , and the other plays the SAFETY COACH . Read your lines, act out the safe action together, and earn your Safety Hero badges!
SCENE 1
The Steam Dragon
Setting: A hot pot of soup is boiling on the stove. Steam is rising!
Chef: "Ooh, the soup is ready! I want to take the lid off right now."
Coach: "Wait! Put on dry oven mitts first. Keep pot handles turned in!"
Chef: "Good idea. I will lift the lid away from my face to protect myself from steam!"
🎯 Safe oven mitt use ✂️ Cut Out
SCENE 2
The Bear Claw
Setting: Cutting carrots on a flat cutting board.
Chef: "I want to chop these carrots fast! Let me hold them flat."
Coach: "Stop! Make a Bear Claw! Curl your fingers under so the blade can't cut them."
Chef: "Like this? (Curling fingers). Now I am cutting away from my body safely!"
🎯 Finger protection ✂️ Cut Out
SCENE 3
Wet Hands Alert!
Setting: Next to the kitchen sink. The toaster cord needs plugging in.
Chef: "I just washed my hands. I'll plug in the toaster while they are wet!"
Coach: "Danger! Water and electricity do not mix. Use a dry towel first!"
Chef: "(Drying hands). All dry! Now I can safely hold the plastic plug."
🎯 Shock prevention ✂️ Cut Out
SCENE 4
The Big Splash
Setting: A cup of water spills on the floor right in front of the counter.
Chef: "Oops! I spilled water all over the floor. I will clean it up later."
Coach: "Watch out! Wet floors are super slippery. We need to clean it up now!"
Chef: "You are right. I will grab a mop so no one slips and falls."
🎯 Slip/Fall prevention ✂️ Cut Out
🎉 HERO SIGN-OFF CHECKS 🎉
I played the "CHEF" role! I played the "COACH" role!
Unit: Kitchen Champions Action: Active Roleplay Practice Makes Perfect!
Food Storage Slides Kitchen Champions
Lesson 2: Food Storage
SAFE FOOD STORAGE
Discover the three storage zones: Freezer, Fridge, and Pantry. Keep food fresh and avoid getting sick!
❄️ Step 2: Storage Zones • 🥫 Read the Labels
FREEZER ZONE
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Ice Cold & Frozen
Keep the temperature at 0°F (-18°C) or lower.
Store ice cream, frozen veggies, meats for long storage, and pizza.
Freezing stops bacteria from growing, keeping food safe for months!
FREEZER SAFE
0° F
"Rock solid cold! Keeps food safe for a very long time."
❄️ Cold storage preserves nutritional value and stops spoilage.
Check the thermometer weekly!
REFRIGERATOR ZONE
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COOL & SAFE
35° to 40°F
"Keep it cool! Warm fridges grow nasty bacteria. Keep dairy and meat chilled."
Chilled Food Rules
Keep temperature below 40°F (4°C) .
Store milk, eggs, cheese, raw meat (bottom shelf), and leftovers.
Eat leftovers within 3 to 4 days .
🥛 Keep milk in the main compartment, not in the door (which is warmer).
Seal containers tight!
PANTRY ZONE
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Dry & Cool Storage
Pantry should be cool, dry, and away from direct sunlight.
Store canned foods, cereal, peanut butter, bread, and spices.
Keep bags sealed or clipped to keep bugs out and prevent staleness.
SHELF LIFE
"Cans and boxes last a long time, but they still go bad. Always check dates!"
📦 DRY STORAGE ONLY
🍞 Store bread on the counter or pantry. Do not put it in the fridge (it dries out!).
Check for dents in canned goods!
EXPIRATION DATES
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Reading Food Labels
Use By The last day the food is at peak quality. Eat it before this date!
Sell By Tells the store how long to display the item for sale.
Best By Best flavor date. Still safe, but might taste less fresh after.
IF IN DOUBT...
THROW IT OUT!
Food Storage Worksheet Lesson 2: Storage Zones
FOOD ZONE FINDER
KITCHEN CHAMPIONS Printable Student Worksheet
Name:
Date:
PART 1: CHOOSE THE RIGHT ZONE
Look at the food below. Write the correct storage zone letter next to it!
A = FREEZER (Ice Cold • 0°F)
B = FRIDGE (Chilled • 40°F)
C = PANTRY (Cool & Dry)
___ 🍦 Ice Cream
___ 🥛 Milk Cartons
___ 🍞 Sliced Bread
___ 🥫 Canned Beans
___ 🍕 Frozen Pizza
___ 🥚 Raw Eggs
PART 2: READING EXPIRATION LABELS
Look at the yogurt lid below and answer the questions!
YUMMY YOGURT
Best Quality If Used By: OCT 15 2026
1. What is the expiration date on this yogurt?
2. If today is Oct 20, is it safe to eat? (Yes/No)
PART 3: TEMPERATURE CHECK
Check the box with the safest refrigerator temperature range:
50°F to 60°F (Warm Refrigerator)
35°F to 40°F (Cool & Safe Refrigerator)
Unit: Kitchen Champions Score: ______ / 9 points Store Smarter, Cook Safer!
Food Storage Task Cards Lesson 2: Sorting Activity
STORAGE TASK CARDS
KITCHEN CHAMPIONS Cut & Sort Hands-On Game
How to Play:
1. Cut out the Food Cards in the top grid.Storage Mat at the bottom!
✂️ STEP 1: CUT OUT THESE 6 FOOD CARDS
🍦 Frozen Ice Cream Cold treat
🥛 Fresh Milk Keep chilled
🥫 Canned Tomato Dry shelf
🍕 Frozen Pizza Needs deep freeze
🥩 Raw Steak Bottom shelf
🍞 Loaf of Bread Store dry
🎯 STEP 2: PLACE CARDS IN THEIR SAFEST ZONE MAT
FREEZER ZONE 0°F or colder
Place Card 1 Here
Place Card 2 Here
Keeps rock solid!
FRIDGE ZONE 35° to 40°F
Place Card 1 Here
Place Card 2 Here
Keeps cool & safe!
PANTRY ZONE Cool & dry shelf
Place Card 1 Here
Place Card 2 Here
No power required!
Unit: Kitchen Champions Action: Tactile Sorting Game Match the Temperature to the Food!
