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Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. read more
Golden State Foods Company Culture
Golden State Foods Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Golden State Foods' Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AExecutive Team
ALeadership
AManager
ATeam
AGolden State Foods CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Mark Wetterau
78 /100
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Diversity at Golden State Foods
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at Golden State Foods have rated Manager, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Golden State Foods
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGolden State Foods eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
3
Golden State Foods employees are 3% more likely to recommend Golden State Foods as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 36% | Detractors |
Working at Golden State Foods
Working at Golden State Foods is rated highly by 40 employees, across various culture dimensions. Golden State Foods employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Golden State Foods’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Golden State Foods was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Golden State Foods
A-
Overall Company Culture at Golden State Foods is rated A-
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Golden State Foods ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGolden State Foods Employee Reviews
Out of 33 Golden State Foods employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Golden State Foods improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From Golden State Foods Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?How interested they were in what goals I had for the future.
- What makes you most happy at work?Just being with the team in general. I am genuinely excited about being at work surrounded by such amazing people everyday.
- What are some of the best things about your team?We work in cross functional teams and all work together to meet our common goals. However, we still take the time to consider each persons stake in the company and their biggest motivators.
Constructive Feedback From Golden State Foods Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Set clear link between company Values and Employees selection criteria
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Ensure proper compensation vs. market value
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?I don't know what really happened
Golden State Foods Company Information
Golden State Foods Company Overview
Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry.
Golden State Foods Mission, Vision & Values
Golden State Foods Mission & Values
Our Creed & Values are behind everything we do at Golden State Foods. These aren’t just words, they aren’t just a mission statement, they are a way of living, a way of doing business, and a reflection of the positive change that we would like to see in the world.
| Headquarter | 18301 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1100 Irvine, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.goldenstatefoods.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1947 |
| Tel | (949) 252-2094 |
| Company Status | Private |
Golden State Foods Competitors
Golden State Foods competitors include Promasidor, PepsiCo, Tyson Foods, and Ventura Foods. Golden State Foods ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Golden State Foods compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Golden State Foods Employees
40 employees at Golden State Foods have reviewed Golden State Foods across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 40 Golden State Foods employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Golden State Foods are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Golden State Foods, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Golden State Foods are pleased with their team. 40 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Golden State Foods are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Golden State Foods believe the environment at Golden State Foods is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Golden State Foods is comfortably fast. About 44% of the employees at Golden State Foods work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Golden State Foods are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Golden State Foods - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Golden State Foods is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Golden State Foods employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Golden State Foods KPIs and OKRs
At Golden State Foods 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Golden State Foods' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Golden State Foods employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Golden State Foods CEO & Leadership
Golden State Foods CEO - Mark Wetterau
78 /100
Mark’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Compared to Golden State Foods’s competitors, Mark Wetterau ranks right above PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta. Under Wetterau’s leadership, Golden State Foods employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Diversity and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Golden State Foods could stand to see real improvement.
Golden State Foods Leadership
The Golden State Foods Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Mark Wetterau, President of Quality Custom Distribution Ryan Hammer, and Retired Senior Executive Vice President Frank Listi
Mark Wetterau CEO / President
Mark Wetterau serves as the CEO / President of Golden State Foods.
Ryan Hammer President of Quality Custom Distribution
Mr. Ryan Hammer has been President of Quality Custom Distribution at Golden State Foods Corporation since August 10,... read more
Frank Listi Retired Senior Executive Vice President
Frank Listi serves as the Retired Senior Executive Vice President of Golden State Foods. Frank started at Golden State... read more
Bill Sanderson Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer
Bill Sanderson serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer of Golden State Foods. Bill started... read more
Kevin Casto Senior Vice President, Manufacturing - Liquid Products North America
Kevin Casto serves as the Senior Vice President, Manufacturing - Liquid Products North America of Golden State Foods.... read more
Michael Nolan VP Operations
Michael Nolan serves as the VP Operations of Golden State Foods.
Shane Solberg Vice President of Operations
Shane Solberg serves as the Vice President of Operations of Golden State Foods. Shane started at Golden State Foods in... read more
Dwayne Menser Group Vice President Finance
Dwayne Menser serves as the Group Vice President Finance of Golden State Foods.
Ed Savard Vice President Food Safety, Compliance, & Engineering
Ed Savard serves as the Vice President Food Safety, Compliance, & Engineering of Golden State Foods.
Golden State Foods Salaries
How much does Golden State Foods pay?
How much do people at Golden State Foods get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Golden State Foods is $113,843, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,510, or $51 per hour.
At Golden State Foods, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $195,363 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $49,635 annually. Average Golden State Foods salaries by department include: Finance at $94,483, Design at $106,190, HR at $166,026, and Marketing at $87,624. Half of Golden State Foods salaries are above $107,510.
16 employees at Golden State Foods rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 49 ratings) while 16 employees at Golden State Foods rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Golden State Foods employees include job titles like Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Golden State Foods employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $105k | $105k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $153k | $153k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $195k | $195k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $246k | $246k | 100th Percentile |
$113,843*
Average Compensation
$107,510*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Golden State Foods Salaries by City
Golden State Foods Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Golden State Foods
Diverse employees at Golden State Foods score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Golden State Foods in the Bottom 40% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Golden State Foods across various culture dimensions.
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Golden State Foods Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Golden State Foods PTO
Golden State Foods' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Golden State Foods' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Golden State Foods Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Golden State Foods applied for 16 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 94% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
16
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 94% Granted (15 out of 16)
- 0% Denied ( out of 16)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 16)
- 6% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 16)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Golden State Foods on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
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Operations | 25% | |
HR | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Colton | 25% | |
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New York City | 25% | |
Hanford | 25% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Golden State Foods
What is Golden State Foods address?
Golden State Foods location is at 18301 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 1100
Who is the CEO of Golden State Foods?
Golden State Foods CEO is Mark Wetterau, their score by employees is 78
What is Golden State Foods eNPS?
The eNPS for Golden State Foods is 3
What is the salary for Sales Rep in Golden State Foods?
Sales Rep average salary in the US is 158k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Golden State Foods?
The average salaries for Finance in Golden State Foods is 94k
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