Wash hands before, during, and after. Separate cutting boards for meat vs produce. Sanitizing surfaces. The danger zone (40°F–140°F). A messy station is a slow station and a dangerous one.
Dad's Note
“In the Army we called it clean as you go. A messy station is a slow station and a dangerous one.”
Practice Task
Set up your station properly before cooking — board, towel, bowl for scraps, clean hands. Don't start until it's right.