Staff rooms and staff kitchens

In some organisations, snacks and drinks may be available for staff free of charge, for example: milk, biscuits, fruit, butter and margarine, salt and pepper.

Here are some ideas to help you provide foods and drinks in line with the Healthy Choices guidelines:

• Stock reduced fat milk in the staff fridge (regular fat milk may also be required)
• Offer artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar for tea and coffee
• Place a fruit box in the staff room or staff kitchen
• If you offer biscuits, choose healthier varieties (e.g. plain, uncoated, high fibre) instead of iced or cream-filled options
• Replace lollies with sugar free mints
• Replace butter with an unsaturated spread or oil (e.g. olive oil, margarine)
• Remove salt shakers, or place these out of sight

If you offer breakfast for staff, try some of these healthier options:

• wholegrain or wholemeal bread
• avocado
• tomatoes
• ricotta cheese or other reduced fat cheese
• reduced fat milk
• reduced fat yoghurt
• fresh fruit
• wholegrain cereal (e.g. muesli, oats or wheat biscuits)
• eggs
• For more information about food preparation facilities and healthy foods and drinks for employees refer to the Healthy choices: healthy eating policy and catering guide for workplaces.

Tip: Use FoodChecker to find healthier GREEN and AMBER options.