Although hand washing is a seemingly simple task, there is a specific process required for hand washing in a professional kitchen. This helps to cut down on the transfer of food born illness, especially when cooking for someone else.
Remember, it's important to wash your hands in all of these circumstances:
Before -
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Starting work or the cooking process in general.
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Handling any ready to eat food.
After -
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Using the restroom.
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Coughing and Sneezing.
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Touching your hair, face or mouth.
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Smoking.
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Shaking hands or touching another person in general.
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Working with raw meat (before you touch any other food).
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Anytime your hands feel dirty, grimy, or have touched a surface that lots of other people touch (door nobs, handles, etc.).
Remember that wearing gloves is no substitute for hand washing. You must first wash your hands before and after gloves are used to ensure proper hygiene and professional level sanitation.