Young Workers: Kitchen Worker Safety

If you’re new to the job or don’t have a lot of experience in the hospitality or food service industry, it can be difficult to know how to spot and address hazards in the kitchen, what to say, who to talk to, or how to ask about kitchen safety. That’s why it’s important to listen to your gut. If you feel something isn’t safe, you should speak up and ask your employer for help.
It’s your employer’s responsibility to provide you with adequate training and orientation before you start work, and to make sure occupational health and safety regulations for the food and beverage industry are followed. But you have a vital role to play too. If you get a gut feeling that something isn't safe in the kitchen or restaurant where you work, follow your instincts and talk to your manager or supervisor about it.
Speaking up about your concerns shows that you respect your work and the health and safety of others. Make sure you know who to talk to and how to ask for the appropriate training when it comes to kitchen safety.
Some quick facts about young workers in hospitality:
Did you know that hospitality is one of the top three industries for injuries to young workers? Cooks, chefs, fast food preparers, and kitchen and food service helpers have the most dangerous jobs in hospitality. Top injuries for kitchen workers include cuts, burns, and slips and falls.
WorkSafeBC’s #ListenToYourGut campaign has been developed to increase awareness around health and safety for servers and other young workers in hospitality and other industries. Know your rights and understand the role you play when it comes to health and safety at work. Learn more and find tips for improving health and safety as a young worker in hospitality at worksafebclistentoyourgut.com.
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Are you unsure about kitchen safety or how to talk about kitchen safety with your employer? Read more about what to say, what to do, and how to talk about cooking safety in the workplace at worksafebclistentoyourgut.com.

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