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Creating Great Spaces!

Thinking about creating a new space at work or remodeling an existing one?  There are a lot of important factors to consider when creating a commons area for your employees that inspires creativity and recharges your inner-battery!

Pick the right colors!

Choosing the right colors can make all the difference. Studies have shown that brighter colors can make you feel more optimistic and motivated, while other colors, specifically purple, can inspire creativity. Check out 99designs for a complete list of how colors can influence your mood. (https://99designs.com/blog/tips/how-color-impacts-emotions-and-behaviors/)

Keep everybody in mind.

Everybody works and relaxes differently. When creating your space keep in mind that some people like to work or take their breaks standing up, some enjoy being seated and others want to put their feet up! Create areas within your breakroom that include varying heights of tables and different seating options.

Help your team be healthy!

Your employees are at their best when they feel their best! Don’t forget to offer healthy snacks and drinks that include filtered water and fruit.

Provide onsite food options.

Onsite food options are one of the most visible ways you show your employees you understand them. Do you need a cafeteria, micro market, pantry, vending or a combination of a few different options?  When making these decisions always take into consideration how many employees you have, the amount of time they have for break and what the goals of that break are. The options you provide can make or break the day!

Don’t do it on your own!

Call in the professionals! VVS Canteen can help you create the perfect space. We have helped design hundreds of breakrooms across the nation. From full-service cafeterias for thousands of employees to small breakrooms for a few hundred, we understand how important your space is and care about it as much as you do! Give us a call when you are thinking about changing things up or just have questions about what options may be best for you. We are here to help!

Dinner & Movie Giveaway!

During February VVS gave away over $2,000 in VISA Giftcards as part of our Valentine’s Day Dinner & Movie Giveaway! We had winners in every account, each taking home a $50 VISA Giftcard to use on Valentine’s Day. Thank you to everybody who entered. Follow us on Facebook to keep tabs on upcoming giveaways and promotions. Facebook.com/vvsinc

VVS & JBS Open New Cafeteria

VVS & JBS recently partnered to open a new cafeteria inside the JBS Plant in Marshalltown, Iowa. The cafeteria underwent a full remodel leading to new concept stations and expanded variety for customers.  Plant Manager Todd Carl cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the new cafeteria.  We look forward to our newest partnership with JBS in Marshalltown!

Amber - VVS Ottumwa

Going Above and Beyond

VVS Site Manager, Carol Palacio, recently awarded staff for their outstanding effort and for going above and beyond what is asked of them. Amber and Dana were two employees who were recognized. Congratulations!

Cargill Friona Pink Out Day

Cargill Friona Pink Out Day!

In celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness, Cargill in Friona, Texas, participated in a “Pink Out” day! VVS employees joined in by decorating the cafeteria in pink, and donning their best pink shirts. A big “thank you” to Cargill and VVS for helping to support a great cause!

Columbus Junction Harvest Safety

Tyson Columbus Junction Safety Milestone

Harvest side at Tyson Foods in Columbus Junction, Iowa recently celebrated a safety milestone with free coffee and donuts! VVS Site Manager, Timothy McGreevy, and his staff helped serve employees during the celebration! Check out more photos below:

Ft Morgan Catering

Cargill Fort Morgan Catering

VVS recently catered a five-star meal to 35 senior staff members at the Cargill Beef Plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado. Steve Smith, VVS District Manager, Mark Zwetzig, VVS Site Manager, and staff served roasted beef tenderloin, teriyaki salmon with pineapple salsa, sautéed summer squash, honey ginger carrots, wild rice pilaf, tossed mixed greens, and chocolate mousse with whipped cream and raspberries. The meal was a big hit!

Pilgrim's Pride Picnic

Mount Pleasant Fun Day

Pilgrim’s Pride in Mount Pleasant, Texas, invited plant employees and their families for a day of fun in October. VVS Site Manager, Brian, and District Manager, Latoya Williams, helped cook and serve burgers and hotdogs for all the guests! Along with great food, there was music, face painting, and games!

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