Steps in Washing Dishes
Activity 5. Filling the Blanks. Choose the correct term/word from the box below to fill in the blank to complete the steps in
washing dishes.
Scrape
Wear
sink
hot water
order
Soak
air-dry
Sterilize
washing
cleaned
lightest
1.
rubber gloves if you have dry hands or other skin problem. If you are wearing long sleeves, roll them up or put
them under the gloves. Wear aprons too.
2.
all the large pieces of food on the dishes and place it in a compost bin or garbage can.
3. Stack the dishes in the proper
namely: glassware, silverware, chinaware, and utensils.
Stack them to the right of the sink so that work progresses from right to left.
4. Fill the with water and add a considerable amount of detergent.
5. Wash the
soiled items first. Start with glasses, cups, and flatware. Soap each piece individually and rinse
in hot water.
6. Wash plates, bowls, and serving dishes. Remember to scrape these items before washing. Soap each piece gently and
individually and rinse in
7. Wash pots and pans last.
them first. Wash the pans thoroughly and don't forget the dish to ensure that to
clean the bottoms.
8. Lay your dishes out on a rack to
or wipe them clean with a towel.
9. There should be no visible matter and no "greasy" feel. Run a hand over the dish to ensure that they are thoroughly
10. Rinse out brush, sponge and allow to dry.
your equipment often using boiling water with bleach. When
a sponge or brush starts to smell unpleasant, throw it away.
C1. Wipe down the sink tools, dish drainer and dishpan. Any rags dish cloths or sponges need to be left out to air-dry, or
thrown into the
machine.​