Hamburgers for Harvey’s Heroes
VVS Canteen recently partnered with JBS in Cactus, Texas, and other great businesses to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Hamburgers for Harvey’s Heroes was a great success!
Amarillo Chamber Cook-Off
VVS recently partnered with Tyson in Amarillo, TX, for the Chamber of Commerce BBQ Cook-Off. VVS Site Manager, Tammy Benton, and her staff grilled and served about 800 sausage wraps on the first day. On the second day of the event, they cooked up brisket, ribs and potato salad, serving over 1,000! Tammy explained that “this is a fun event that you can enjoy with family and friends.” Great job to everyone involved!
Marshall Kohtz Celebrates 25 Years
VVS League Director, Marshall Kohtz recently celebrated 25 years with VVS! Marshall has been in the amusement game industry since 1976. He manages the league department by promoting pool, dart, and other leagues for VVS. He enjoys interacting with a wide variety of people, and that every day is different. Marshall and his wife, Gail, have been married for 41 years, and they enjoy many activities together, such as fishing, biking, and sports. They have two adult children, and were blessed with their first grandchildren (one boy and one girl) this past year. “I appreciate that VVS supports what I do and has given me a job that never feels like going to work,” says Marshall. Thank you for your many years of service, Marshall!
Fort Morgan Fajita Feed
VVS site manager, Mark Zwetzig, and his staff served fajitas to over 1900 employees at the Cargill plant in Fort Morgan, Colorado during a recent plant feed. Great job to everyone involved!
New Sysco Micro Market
VVS’ newest Micro Market was installed at Sysco in Lincoln, Nebraska. The new market includes a better variety of snacks and drinks as well as an updated modern look.
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!
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!