Access to snacks and drinks is an incentive and a perk that keeps employees going and hydrated throughout the day. The key is to provide good healthy snacks that can be enjoyed by everyone, and to keep your supplies stocked at all times.

The snack area is usually located in your employee kitchen or lunch room, and it’s important that it is clean and accessible. By providing enough space for your employees to prepare healthy food and snacks, there is less temptation to resort to highly processed, low nutrition options. 

Office Kitchen Design Consideration

Depending on your space limitations, try to create an open, airy kitchen environment that allows employees to relax, both physically and mentally. Ideally, the space should have natural light to create an open and stress-free zone.

If possible, the area should be centrally located and easily accessible to encourage employees from different departments to meet, socialize, collaborate and share knowledge of your business. Also, have open spaces to allow those with physical or mobility issues to move freely and access the appliances and supplies.

A clean, attractive well-stocked kitchen is just as important as having delicious snacks. By supplying counter space to prepare a salad from ingredients stored in your office refrigerator, you are supporting a healthy work environment by encouraging healthy food and eating habits.

What should I have in my office kitchen?

1. Water station – Have purified water available so employees can fill their water bottles. Your team stays hydrated and more productive while substituting plastic water bottles with cold, clean drinkable water.
2. Coffee machine - Important for those requiring their daily (or more frequent) “jolt” or pick-me-up. It could be a traditional coffee pot or a single self-serve coffee machine with a variety of coffee flavours or decaf options to chose from.
3. Keep kitchen clean and clutter free.
   • Have drawers and cabinets for cutlery, dishes and glasses - and a dishwasher or sink space for washing dishes.
   • Have policies in place for dish washing and maintaining cleanliness in the shared facilities. Provide hand soap, dish soap, cleaning products, cloths, and towels to encourage their use.
   • Have bins and containers for recycling, compost, etc. and clean and empty them regularly.
4. Refrigerator, microwave, kettle for basic food storage and preparation.
   • If your space is large enough, and your budget allows, have two refrigerators – one for cold drinks and snacks, and one for employee lunches and other perishable food.
5. Have a clean, open area for food prep near to the sink or microwave.
   • If possible, have an area that is safe for food preparation for staff with food allergies by limiting cross-contamination.
   • Have salt, pepper, condiments available so individual packets are not needed.
6. Have snacks visible to the employees as they enter the kitchen area.
   • Baskets, countertop bins, or shelves for displaying dry food items
• a variety of snack bars (granola, fruit and nut, protein, etc.)
• chips, nuts, popcorn and other savoury snacks
• dried fruits, or fresh fruit, depending on your space and budget
• juice, sparkling / flavoured water, or soft drinks
• Have cabinets and airtight containers for storage.
• Ensure snacks are stored by ‘best before date’ to ensure they are consumed when fresh and to minimize waste. 

Let your Employees Decide

There are numerous options and a wide variety of items available - organic, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan and other dietary needs or preferences to be addressed.

Let your employees tell you what they can eat, what they like, and therefore, what they will enjoy.

To provide you with a convenient, affordable, continuous supply of a wide variety of healthy snack options, let us fill your orders on a schedule, or on request, to top up your kitchen pantry.

Check out our snack box to see the variety of options available to you. If there is something you want, but do not see, let us know and we’ll get it for you.

For dietary allergies and preferences try our Nut-Free Snack Box

*We can also select certified gluten-free items for celiacs, and dairy-free or vegan items upon request, for individuals who require strict food standards.

Some of our other popular options

A healthy employee is a happy employee. Let us provide you with a variety of healthy options for your employees will love.

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