When carrying hot food, food handlers should?

• A. Move slowly
• B. Disregard others
• C. Warn others that they are coming through
• D. Wear oven mitts

Answer: (C)

Safe movement of hot food relies on clear communication in the kitchen. The best approach is to warn others that you are coming through so they can step back and clear a path, preventing any accidental contact with the hot container. This shared awareness keeps both the handler and teammates safer as you pass by.

Wearing oven mitts is important for protecting your hands, but it doesn’t address the need to keep the workspace clear and predictable for everyone nearby. Moving slowly helps reduce the chance of spills, yet without announcing your approach, a teammate might still collide with you. Disregarding others is unsafe and undermines the teamwork essential in a busy kitchen.