Two chefs...
Three kitchens...
One objective,
to stay safe and prevent costly injuries.
In each round, our chefs will compete to see -
who's got the chips when it comes to avoiding these common kitchen hazards.
Calling the play-by-play:
SAIF's very own Courtney Merriott and Edgard Garcia-Ramirez
Now, let's meet the competitors.
Straight from the freezer,
it's the Ice Man!
But will he melt under pressure?
Known as The Heat, she's a seasoned professional.
But will this competition be too hot to handle?
Tensions have reached the boiling point.
Who will make the cut?
Get ready for Kitchen Safety Showdown!
We're here in the kitchen of a busy downtown restaurant -
- to get some tips on avoiding painful cuts and burns.
Our chefs are sharpening their knives.
That's a good sign.
Because, believe it or not,
a dull knife is more dangerous than a sharp one.
Fingers tucked.
The Ice Man is demonstrating great technique!
But The Heat wins the first point -
- for taking the extra precaution of wearing a protective glove.
He's really putting some muscle behind that chop.
Yeah, maybe too much. That chopping board looks unsafe.
Wait, what's this?
A slightly wet towel placed under the cutting board can prevent it from slipping.
Good thinking, Heat!
Choosing the right knife is important -
Not just for looks but for safety.
A serrated knife is best for slicing through thin skin without crushing the tomato.
Uh-oh, The Heat is hesitating!
Oh, what a mess.
Nice assist. Score one for the Ice Man.
Remember to always choose the right tool for the job.
That's right, Ice Man.
Never leave a knife in a sudsy sink.
Or loose in a drawer.
And he finishes with the easy layup.
The score is tied, two-two.
Now, let's see how our chefs are doing at the stove.
Uh-oh, not so good.
The Heat's loose towel and hair could catch fire.
That's better. So neat and tidy.
I'm impressed.
Is The Heat losing her cool?
That flame is dangerously high.
Notice how the flame covers only the bottom portion of the pan.
Much safer.
Ouch!
That's gotta hurt.
Nice use of the oven mitt.
Hot pan! Corner!
The Ice Man has taken a commanding lead.
But can he handle the heat from this deep fryer?
Wow, he's getting awfully close to the hot oil.
Hey! Use this.
A long-handled tool is a better choice.
But to really play it safe and prevent burns,
he should really consider wearing fryer gloves.
Holy smokes!
Is The Ice Man gonna drain that boiling hot oil before it has time to cool?
Excellent use of the time out!
The score is tied.
The pressure's on.
For the round-winning point,
our chefs must choose the safest way to move this heavy pot of simmering sauce.
What's this?
He's bringing in back-up?
Good call by The Ice Man.
And he ices this round!