Our Values
Our company is built upon a strong foundation of family values, history and innovation that comes alive through our loyal and dedicated people. We value and respect people and believe that everyone has something to contribute. We are flexible, responsive and listen to each other as we serve our customers and help them succeed. To demonstrate that commitment, we address each other honestly and respectfully to build trust and confidence.
At Vollrath, People Matter
Vollrath's culture is woven into all aspects of our business and people, from the way our employees respect all people and believe that everyone has something to contribute.
Watch VideoTreat People with Respect
We value and respect all people and believe that everyone has something to contribute. We believe that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas to solve the complex problems of our rapidly-changing world and business, and we live out this belief in our work every day.
Rich Rupp
Chef Rich Rupp discusses what "Treating all People with Respect" means to him and the people he works with daily.
Pete Hoffman
Emphasizes the value of leadership through example and the significance of respecting every individual's innovative ideas while discussing how a culture of mutual respect and open-mindedness is pivotal for fostering groundbreaking innovations and collective growth.
Taking Ownership
We live and work with integrity, follow through on what we say and are accountable to our customers and those working beside us.
Tina Kreidler
Tina Kreidler shares what "Taking Ownership" means to her and how this value is being lived at Vollrath.
Amy O' Rourke
Delves into taking ownership and making positive changes by effectively solving problems and discusses how Vollrath's core values are intricately interwoven.
Empowering Action
We believe that teamwork is a key ingredient for our success. We empower our people to take action together to create inspired and effective solutions and products. We are flexible, responsive and intent on listening to each other, always with a focus on serving our customers and helping them succeed.
Chuck Smiley
Chuck Smiley discusses what "Empowering Action" means to him and the people he works with on a daily basis.
Sarah Bennett
Sarah Bennett discusses what "Empowering Action" means to her and the people she works with on a daily basis.
Sarah Kobold
Discusses the Vollrath Pillar of empowering action, focusing on owning your skills, supporting one another, finding your voice, and creating an inclusive environment for all contributors.
Mitchell Kersten
Speaks about the Vollrath Pillar of empowering action, highlighting the trust and autonomy he receives from his boss to excel in his role, leading to how this empowering environment fosters a sense of responsibility, creativity, and personal growth.
Commitment to Stakeholders
We encourage people to take ownership and action to seize opportunities to improve themselves, their teams and the business.
Paula Dowd
Paula Dowd discusses what "Commitment to Stakeholders" means to her and the people she works with on a daily basis.
Megan Lutze
Megan Lutze discusses what "Commitment to Stakeholders" means to her and the people she works with on a daily basis.
Chris Greger
Explores the Vollrath Pillar of commitment to stakeholders, emphasizing the importance of working diligently towards goals, understanding expectations, and consistently delivering excellence to customers.
Life Beyond Work
We are committed to seeing each employee as a whole person who has a life beyond work. We understand and appreciate that when people have balance and room to pursue their passions outside of work, they are more fulfilled, happier and more productive.
Life Beyond Work
Culture Value Video Series Life Beyond Work with and Sarah Bennett, Paula Dowd, Quinn Kruse, Megan Lutze, Dave Main, Rich Rupp, Jason Skrepenski, Chuck Smiley
April Allen
Speaks about the Vollrath Pillar of Life Beyond Work, highlighting how the company supports its employees' passions outside the workplace.