With employees returning to the office, you know that taking protective measures for their health and safety is essential. This means that lunchtime looks different right now, especially if you want to schedule office catering. However, with some preparation, you can still treat your staff to an amazing meal. Below are a few strategies to ensure the lunch is safe and everyone stays healthy.

What Should You Do When Scheduling Office Catering?

1. Encourage Distance

Even during lunch, employees should maintain at least six feet of distance from one another. This means that you should avoid the lunch rush where everyone gathers together to pick up their meal. To do this, encourage a streamlined approach where each employee picks up an individual boxed lunch. Alternatively, you can create a line with markers at intervals of 6 feet so that everyone keeps their distance.

2. Limit Providers

Before hiring an office catering company, research their methods and safety measures. This will ensure that the provider you choose is taking the necessary precautions throughout the process, from food preparation to delivery.

Once you understand their practices, you can place one order that includes meals for the entire office, rather than several orders from different providers. This limits your exposure to multiple delivery people.

3. Consider Utensils

Request that your provider include individual packages that contain disposable utensils and other extras, such as condiments and hand wipes. This ensures that everyone has the necessary products, without reaching into a shared bag or box to find what they need.

4. Arrange Space

If you have the available space, create a practical area where your staff can enjoy their meals with the team, while still leaving space between each other. If this is not possible, encourage employees to eat at their desks. Alternatively, if the weather permits, host the event outside where ventilation is optimal and everyone can move around freely. Keep hand sanitizer nearby at all times.

For delicious office catering that follows safe preparation and delivery protocols, turn to Corporate Caterers. Proudly serving clients throughout Dublin, OH, this catering company provides individual lunches and offers contactless delivery to ensure the safety of their employees and your staff. Moreover, their facilities are closed to the public to prevent contamination. Visit them online to browse their menu, or call (614) 336-3222 to speak with a team member.