The cafeteria on the Med Uni Graz campus received the highest award for communal catering Styria vitalis awarded. As a non-profit, independent non-profit organization, Styria vitalis has stood for health promotion and prevention in Styria since 1973 and supports kindergartens, schools, communities and companies through advice, coaching, project development and support, moderation and qualifications.
The “Green Kitchen” label means wholesome, vegetarian dishes and menus that are creatively combined with seasonal and regional ingredients. Companies that receive this seal of quality completely avoid finished products and rely on fresh food every day, the high quality of which is guaranteed by careful preparation. The “Green Kitchen” label is awarded by Styria vitalis to particularly committed restaurateurs and community caterers.
The Styrian canteens have been awarded the “Green Plate” since 2018. This certificate recognizes communal catering facilities in accordance with the Styrian minimum standards. The cafeteria on the Med Uni Graz campus now goes one step further. It is the first cafeteria in Austria to have its offerings certified according to the criteria of a balanced, plant-based and wholesome diet.
“We all know how important a balanced, healthy diet is for our daily work and our bodies. Many of our employees and students appreciate the diverse offerings in the cafeteria. Christian Jokesch and his team do their best every day to give us the best possible food feed“Rector Kurz emphasized the high quality of the cafeteria and the importance of daily, healthy meals during yesterday’s award ceremony.
“With its offerings, the Med Uni cafeteria makes a valuable contribution to a better future – for our health and our environment. The “Green Kitchen” award recognizes this achievement by the Med Uni cafeteria team in providing a balanced menu,” says Sura happily Dreier from Styria vitalis about another excellent model company.
This high award confirms the excellent work that is being done in the cafeteria of the Med Uni Graz. “As a team, we have set ourselves the goal of offering our guests a regional, seasonal, wholesome and healthy diet with the “Green Kitchen”. Many thanks to my head chef Horst Wolfgruber and the entire team,” says operations manager Christian Jokesch the awarding of this important seal of quality.
We warmly congratulate you!
Photos: Helmut Lunghammer / With Uni Graz
