Kitchen Safety Gear

Before the meeting: 

1. Print a copy of the Kitchen Safety worksheet for each Cub Scout. 
2. Have access to Kitchen Safety Answers worksheet by either printing or using a smart device. 

During the meeting: 

1. Hand out a worksheet and pencil to each Cub Scout.  
2. Ask Cub Scouts to complete the Kitchen Safety worksheet. When Cub Scouts are finished, go over the answers.  
3. Once the worksheet is completed, explain to Cub Scout you will hold up or show an item, and they will have to decide which rule it represents.  
   • Set bowl on table edge: Keep items away from the edge of the counter 
   • Hold up your hands: Wash hands often 
   • Lick and hold up the spoon: Wash utensils if they touch your mouth 
   • Hold up the milk jug: Perishable item 2-hour time limit 
   • Hold up the produce: Wash produce before using it 
   • Hold up meat thermometer: Cook meats fully before eating 
   • Hold up oven mitt: Use an oven mitt when touching a hot pan or pot 
4. Tell Cub Scouts that they are going to bake cookies. Ask one Cub Scout to read the directions on the package aloud. 
5. Have a Cub Scout turn on the oven to preheat it. 
6. Ask Cub Scouts to wash their hands. 
7. If you’re using it, put a piece of parchment paper on the cookie sheet. 
8. If you’re using the log-shaped cookie dough, have Cub Scouts take turns slicing the dough using the knife and cutting board. If you’re using the break apart dough, have Cub Scouts take turns breaking it apart. Ask them to put their cookie dough on the cookie sheet. 
9. Have a Cub Scout carefully put the cookie sheet in the oven.  
10. After the time indicated on the package, ask a Cub Scout to remove the pan from the oven using the oven mitt. Then have them put it on the potholders. 
11. Instruct Cub Scouts to take turns using the spatula to remove the cookies from the cookie sheet and put them on the cooling rack.  Remind Cub Scouts that the cookie sheet is hot and to avoid touching it. 
12. When the cookies are cool, allow Cub Scouts to enjoy them!