Lesson Plan
Safe Kitchen Practices
Students will learn essential food safety and kitchen hygiene practices, proper equipment handling, and effective handwashing techniques to maintain a safe cooking environment.
Understanding and applying food safety and hygiene reduces the risk of foodborne illness and builds foundational skills for healthy meal preparation.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Space
30 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
10 minutes
Step 2
Food Safety Basics
20 minutes
Step 3
Handwashing Techniques
30 minutes
Step 4
Kitchen Equipment Use
20 minutes
Step 5
Hygiene Practice Stations
30 minutes
Step 6
Wrap-Up & Assessment
10 minutes
Slide Deck
Nutrition Meets Hygiene
Why Hygiene and Nutrition go Hand-in-Hand
Nutrition Fundamentals
Impact of Hygiene on Nutrient Retention
Hygiene Practices for Nutritional Quality
Infographic: Safe Food Flow in the Kitchen
Class Discussion Prompt
Summary & Next Steps
Activity
Project Guide
Cool Down
