Office fridge etiquette

Office fridge etiquette Office fridge etiquettePosted December 11, 2013, by Julia Watters For many, the amtsstube refrigerator is reminiscent of the fridge wars of share houses past or even present for some. The truth is that people are grubs. Not all, but definitely a sizable chunk of the population. And this grubbiness usually manifests itself in the worst possible form through the medium of the office kitchen more specifically, the office fridge. Fortunately, here at the Career FAQs office our fridge is never offensive. Here are our top tips for harmonious office fridge sharing Share with care Avoid using the office fridge to stockpile food like youre preparing for the zombie apocalypse. Remember how many people you are sharing it with and be mindful that by shoving a weeks worth of groceries in there, someone else might not have room to fit their one tub of yoghurt. Have a plan Dont just buy random ingredients and store them in the office fridge until they inevitably spoil and nasally assault anyone who dares open the fridge door. Use it or throw it away, people Dont wait for the email to go out to all staff about the state of the workplace whitegoods. Its not a buffet The fridge may live in a public space but that doesnt mean its contents are intended for public consumption. Unless you know the food you have in your hot little hand is communal, then for goodness sake, put it back. Many offices kindly provide milk and condiments for staff members, but you can be fairly certain that container of leftover butter chicken labelled Debra was not intended to be your afternoon tea. Keep it clean Just like conversations around the water cooler, keep it clean. The fridge is the responsibility of everyone, so dont just expect some magic fridge fairy (or the office manager) to clean it for you. If you spill something, mop it up. If you binnensee something that resembles a science experiment, throw it out. Unless of course you work in a science lab then disregard th at last point. What is the worst thing that youve seen in an office fridge? Have you ever had your lunch stolen and did you find out who took it? ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice Administrator CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire OnlineJulia WattersRelated ArticlesBrowse moreDream jobsWorkplace cultureDream employersIf you could work for any company, which one would it be, and why?NetworkingNetworking For The Socially AwkwardIf the idea of small talk and idle chitchat renders you speechless, do not be alarmed. Networking doesnt mean you have to be the centre of attention or the life of the pa rty.BusinessEMPLOYER RESOURCESManaging your business workforce is key to survivalThe economic slowdown has forced many businesses to take a good hard look at themselves how they operate, their business models, and how their employees perform.