Question

gavin is cooking a chicken and vegetable meal. what is the next step after washing his hands and the counter surface?
store the meal in the refrigerator very promptly.
check the internal temperature of the meat for food safety.
put on gloves and a hair bonnet before handling the food.
use different cutting boards to prepare the meat and vegetables.

Explanation:

When cooking a chicken and vegetable meal, after washing hands and counter surface, using different cutting boards for meat and vegetables (to prevent cross - contamination) is a logical next step. Storing the meal in the refrigerator promptly is for after cooking. Checking internal temperature is also after cooking. Putting on gloves and a hair bonnet is part of initial hygiene but using separate cutting boards is more directly related to food preparation at this stage.

Answer:

Use different cutting boards to prepare the meat and vegetables.