The Vineyard Table Catering

Venue Address

Hopkins – 138 Jackson Ave N, Hopkins MN

Parking

Free parking is located at location

Dress Code

- - Professional style black pants, in a woven or twill fabric, such as Docker or Dickies brand. NO Denim/Jeans/gym clothes/shiny fabrics/tripes or logos are permitted. No shorts are permitted.
  - Black shirt
  - Black Slip-Resistant Shoes for Restaurant/Food Service
  - Achieving Dreams hat. If you don’t have an Achieving Dreams hat, there should be some at the venue, but bring your own hat just in case we are out.

Bag Policy

Please do not bring personal items to the venue.

Kitchen Entrance

Please knock on the entry door right at the start time of your shift. If your shift starts at 6 PM, please wait until 6 PM have all volunteers enter together. Early and multiple arrivals are disruptive to the staff preparing for your shift.

Check In

There will be a white 3-ring notebook onsite with AD sign-in sheets in it. Each volunteer is responsible for making sure they sign in and out (1 sheet per shift/day). The sign-in sheet can remain in the notebook when you leave.

5) Volunteers are required to wear the basic volunteering uniform: black non-slip shoes, black pants, black or white shirt, AD hat, hair pulled up.

Breaks

Since it is a short shift, no formal breaks or a meal are provided.

Operation

There is no Achieving Dreams manager running the kitchen. Volunteers are expected to follow the direction of The Vineyard Table Catering staff.

Clean Up And Dismissal

The Vineyard Table Catering staff will direct cleanup and closing procedures. When done, please sign out on the Achieving Dreams sign in sheet.

Need Help?

If you need help, please reach out to the appropriate area.

accounting@achievingdreamsmn.org for questions about grant requests or volunteer history.
scheduling@achievingdreamsmn.org for issues with event registration, gate lists, or cancellations prior to 24 hours of the event start. If you need to cancel a shift within 24 hours of the event, follow the instructions on the What events am I signed up for page.
training@achievingdreamsmn.org for questions about training, including ServSafe or TEAM alcohol certification.
info@achievingdreamsmn.org for all other inquiries.

Slip-Resistant Shoes for Restaurant/Food Service

Not all non-slip shoes are created equal. Achieving Dreams requires slip-resistant shoes designed for restaurant and food service environments. They should be all-black, closed-toe, and closed-heel. This type of shoe is acceptable at all the venues where we volunteer.

A general non-slip shoe, such as a running shoe, is designed to provide traction on slippery surfaces like wet sidewalks or industrial flooring. However, slip-resistant shoes for food service are specialized for the unique hazards of kitchens and dining areas—including greasy floors and spilled liquids—and are built for the rigors of standing for long hours.

While you can purchase slip-resistant shoes for as little as $30 at retailers like Walmart, if you plan to volunteer frequently, we recommend investing in a high-end brand.

The sole of acceptable shoes should look similar to the image below. NOTE: This sole includes a specific pattern for liquid channeling.