Personal Hygiene: Proper Hygiene and outfit

In a kitchen, personal hygiene and outfit is extremely important. Every chef must wear the proper attire to enter the kitchen. There are many reasons why a proper outfit is important, it will prevent injuries and food contamination.

Food contamination

1. Wearing a dirty apron

A dirty apron might cause cross contamination when someone is handling food. Outfit must be cleaned while handling food. If aprons are stained with gravy, it's best to wear a disposable apron.

Personal Safety

1. Safety Shoes
 

Shoes have to be worn into the kitchen. Safety shoes can make sure that our feet wont be hurt if something sharp or hot were to be dropped on our feet.

However, safety shoes that are used for kitchen can only be used in the kitchen. It should not be used for other purposes. This is to prevent any foreign objects to be brought in to the kitchen.                          

 

2. Socks

   Long socks should be wore to have an additional protection over your leg. Hence, its preferred to        wear a long socks.

3. Chef Uniform

    

    Make sure that the sleeves are folded up when not cooking. Long sleeves will create stains while         cutting. Roll down the sleeves to prevent oil splatter while deep frying. Furthermore, ensure that         uniform is clean. If the sleeves are stained with sauce, cross contamination might occur when we         are handling our ingredients.