Bringing baked goods into work

[Bibblybumblebee]

I really enjoy baking - I’m quite good - only thing I’m really any good at!
I like baking traditional cakes like Victoria sponge, lemon drizzle, carrot.

I normally bake on the weekend and sometimes bake a tray bake cake and take it to work.
I work in a team of about 10 people. So there’s plenty for everyone to help themselves- it’s normally demolished by Wednesday.

2 woman I work with are always on a diet or talking about fitness - both in there late 50s.
One of them asked to have a word with me today and said her and this other woman both agree it’s not appropriate to bring in homemade cakes to work because it’s unhealthy and not fair when people are trying to be ‘good’.
She also said that if I could be reported to HR as I haven’t had a hygiene rating certificate at home. She said she’s worried if someone got sick from my homemade food I could get in trouble.

AIBU to feel a bit upset about this. My home is spotless my kitchen is clean.

I think these woman have just got food issues but I am worried they could report me.

I don’t bake cakes every week. Maybe once every 6 weeks.

Whats your opinion on people being in baked goods from home into work?

I would be asking her to define “unhealthy”. Having a piece of cake once every 6 weeks is not unhealthy. Excluding foods that you enjoy is unhealthy and leads to feelings of missing out and then junk food binges in the long term.

“Trying to be good” - good at what - dieting? They obviously feel like they are missing out so if dieting tell them if they want to have some cake, decrease the calories for a day or simply tell them that you are baking for everyone else in the office but not them as you know they are “dieting”.

What HR policy does she think you’re breaching? Think she just needs to get some will power. That’s her issue not yours

Absolutely this!

This is very funny, thanks for sharing. 😂

Let them eat cake !
You don't need a hygiene certificate unless you're selling it.
Miserable busybodies can stick to their lettuce leaves if they want to feel saintly but I wouldn't pay them any heed.
I'd give them advance warning that you're going to be bringing in cake so that they can don their sack cloth and ashes and sit in a corner looking miserable.

I went to a university open day today, there was free (underwhelming and boring-looking) biscuits and fruit.
The same 3 apples were there for hours while the biscuits disappeared!

The first thing i noticed was one of their surnames was cakebread!

Not a nice term ‘feeders’. Some people like to bake just like some people sew or throw pots.
They’re adults and can decide if, when and what they eat.
Just carry on OP and ignore the haters.

Id love to work with you!

“Not a nice term ‘feeders’. Some people like to bake just like some people sew or throw pots.
They’re adults and can decide if, when and what they eat.”

This is MN and we’re adults. We don’t have to be nice.

I struggle with my weight but would never behave in such a way. They are ridiculous

Don't let two miserable sods ruin it for everyone. Bring in the Easter biscuits, maybe hand each of them an apple!

Or a nice,unsalted rice cake.

Ignore them… there’s always someone who’s “ on a diet” and cuts the tiniest couple of cm’s of a piece of cake because, you know, they’re being “good”!
Most people appreciate someone bringing goodies in.
Since I had my Type 2diabetes diagnosed, sadly I have to be the “good” one, but I absolutely don’t begrudge the others partaking. (Sometimes I can get away with having something!).

Wow! Didn’t expect such a huge response. I’ve read every one and thank you for sharing your opinions.

Funny thing is it’s probably me that should be on a diet - I’m a size 18- I don’t love my body but I’m very grateful for my body.

These two ladies are so slim!

Ive spoken to my manager. He’s rolled his eyes and told me I’d get a disciplinary if I stopped baking 🤭
He told me I didn’t need a health and safety certificate.

I also called the HR office and the guy there said it was fine as long as once in a while I took some up to their office as well. I’m baking the a cherry Bakewell tray bake for tomorrow 😋

😆 brilliant. Please update us on how the fun police react

Excellent response 👏👏👏 x

@Bibblybumblebee what an absolutely brilliant response from your works.😄😋😄😋
Carry On Baking!

Haha, love it! Sounds like you have an amazing boss and team around you! Enjoy!!

Great news. Happy baking.

Excellent response from your boss and HR. Please can we have a picture of your finished traybake? I'm sure most of us would love to hear the reaction from the grumblers too.

Well you've got the banking of your manager and HR. I'm stubborn beyond belief so I'd also go further and go on a Food Hygiene course and pester the council for a Star rating assessment too.

😂😂😂

Great update!!

I'm so glad you have the backing of your boss and HR!! If only you could take a photo of the miserable twins tomorrow to show us!