“On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.”—Dan Lipinski
Today we honor and thank all Veterans. Thank you for all you have done, it is deeply appreciated!
During November stop by your local VVS Micro Market during November and save 10% on Nut Harvest Sea Salted Cashews!
Tyson Foods in Lexington, Nebraska recently held a culture fair for it’s employees. Employees were encouraged to wear clothes from their native countries and setup display booths showing items that helped define their culture. VVS cooked over 1,500 hotdogs and hamburgers in support of the fair. Great job to everybody involved!
VVS recently catered a Physicians Gathering held at JBS in Ottumwa, Iowa. Carol Palacio and staff fed over 70 people during the event which served stuffed chicken breasts, pork loin, cranberry apple salad, twice baked potatoes, green beans with bacon and cheese cake for desert! The event was a success!
VVS recently helped support Tyson Foods in Amarillo, Texas to raise money and awareness for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. VVS Canteen and Tyson Foods have partnered the last two years to help JDRF in their goal to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications. For more information on how you can help, visit: www.jdrf.org.
During November, look for VVS’ newest promotion: Supreme Breakfast Burritos! Weighing in at a pound and featuring premium ingredients, our newest burritos will not leave you hungry. Featuring The All American, Rancher, Chorizo and The Link, these burritos feature a wide range of proteins including steak, hickory bacon, sausage, chorizo and spiced hotlink all wrapped up inside a warm tortilla with golden brown potatoes.
VVS recently used 5S protocol to organize and clean some areas of their cafeteria space. VVS Site manager, Clay Blake, and District Manager, Latoya Williams, studied the 5S program through materials provided by JBS. The cafeteria also participated in a 5S fair in which different areas of the plant displayed booths showing their 5S progress. After judging of the booths took place, Clay Blake and staff’s booth came in 2nd place! Great job to everyone involved! Scroll down to see more pictures of the event!
VVS Canteen welcomes Ed Tatum as the new Site Manager at Smithfield in Crete, NE. Ed brings 20 years of experience in the foodservice industry. When not at work, Ed enjoys growing tomatoes, cucumbers and asparagus, as well as taking care of his many pets. Welcome to the VVS team, Ed!
The SUPERFOOD for October is Tea! Hot or cold, tea has many health benefits, including:
Stop by your local VVS cafeteria or Micro Market during October to enjoy the many benefits of this SUPERFOOD!
Jim Lakey recently reached a career milestone with VVS Canteen – 40 years of service! Jim is currently the Vice President of VVS’ Music and Games Division in Lincoln, Nebraska. With previous experience in vending and foodservice, Jim has an extensive background in all aspects of operations. Jim enjoys watching sports of all kinds and spending time with his wife Rhonda, his two children, Nathan and Ali, and two grandchildren Adyson and Bria. Thank you for your time with VVS, Jim!
