At Rhino, we're committed to doing everything we can to support the wellbeing of our staff. We provide as many on-site resources as possible, and one of these resources is the Preventative Body Maintenance program. We can all agree that it's challenging to do a full day's work when your body is filled with aches and pains, no matter what your job is. We don't want our staff in pain, and we certainly don't want their job to be causing pain. Injuries can be prevented if employees have on-site … [Read more...] about Preventative Body Maintenance at Rhino Foods
'Do Right' Business
Employee Recovery Spotlight: Patrick Fleury
We hire looking forward to the future, not judging on the past. Everyone arrives on their first day at Rhino with a unique background and story, and that’s what makes this place so special. From the start, we support one another, no matter where we have come from or what we are going through. Over time, we come to know each other as family and learn how to best support each other in and out of the workplace. Now, we are sharing one of the stories of our incredible employees, in his own words. … [Read more...] about Employee Recovery Spotlight: Patrick Fleury
We’re Supporting Employees In Good Times and Bad: Are You In?
Since the onset of the pandemic, demand for ice cream has increased by over 20%. We’ve been in the ice cream business for the last 40 years, and happily step up to the plate to give the people what they want – more ice cream. And that means: WE ARE HIRING! To meet this increased demand, we’re looking for talented, hardworking people to join the Rhino family as we expand our innovative workplace. We sat down with a few of our talented supervisors to help share the flavor of what it’s really like … [Read more...] about We’re Supporting Employees In Good Times and Bad: Are You In?
Meeting People Where They’re At: Recovery Coaching Partnership with Turning Point Center
2020 has made a lot of people feel isolated in ways they’ve never felt before. Just as COVID-19 knows no bounds, the grip of substance abuse doesn’t care who you are or how many accolades you have. For those in recovery, isolation during the pandemic represents an even deeper challenge. Beginning in September 2020, Rhino Foods introduced a new initiative offering Recovery Coaching for those dealing with substance abuse, held at Rhino HQ during normal working hours. Our very own Naomi Wright, … [Read more...] about Meeting People Where They’re At: Recovery Coaching Partnership with Turning Point Center
Our Annual United Way Warehouse Sale: 2020 Edition
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret Mead There’s one area in which 2020 has exceeded expectations — the kindness paid to strangers. We’re leaning into that. Over the last 15 years, Rhino has raised over $132,000 for the United Way of Northwest Vermont thanks to the generous support of our customers and partner organizations that have donated goods year after year. As the pandemic … [Read more...] about Our Annual United Way Warehouse Sale: 2020 Edition
Sprinkles of Appreciation: What These Six Vermont Food B Corp Brands Are Doing To Pursue Social Justice in 2020
At Rhino Foods, our motto is delicious things, done right. In 2020, it’s more important than ever to take a hard look at the “done right” part of our mission. Our promise to the B Corp movement is to engage with “...a community of leaders and drive a global movement of people using business as a force for good.” This work is not perfect, nor ever complete. It’s a commitment to continuous improvement and seeking to push the world towards a stronger, healthier tomorrow. For all people.With an … [Read more...] about Sprinkles of Appreciation: What These Six Vermont Food B Corp Brands Are Doing To Pursue Social Justice in 2020