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King's Hawaiian Bakery hangs its lei in Southern California and Georgia. The company produces bakery products, including its flagship product, Hawaiian sweet bread. King's Hawaiian was founded in 1955 by Robert Taira. The company has grown from a small bakery operation in Hawaii to a distribution company selling bread and rolls nationwide from plants in Torrance, CA and Oakwood, GA. Its products can be found in the bakery sections of select grocery stores including Safeway, Albertson's, and HEB. King's Hawaiian also operates two restaurants, King's Hawaiian Bakery & Restaurant and The Local Place Bakery & Cafe, both located in Torrance, California. read more
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King's Hawaiian Employee Reviews

Out of 69 King's Hawaiian employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping King's Hawaiian improve their work culture. The HR team, with 87% positive reviews, reports the best experience at King's Hawaiian compared to all other departments at the company.

What do you like best about the leadership team?

Leadership Reviews

They give me the flexibility to work on things that challenge me and love that what I think matters.

On top. Highly skilled. Devoted. Committed

The leadership team is very transparent, honest, and supportive.

They are very involved across all departments

They are highly accessible to every level. They are casual and participate with all teams and are extremely approachable.

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What does the leadership team need to get better at?

Leadership Reviews

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What is the best part about your compensation package?

Compensation Reviews

Competitive base pay. They do an annual salary review each year to be sure the company pays with ir abive market. Annual salary review isnt tied to peformance but your future potential. Performance is paid for in bonus structure and spot awards.

401 program and compensation overall plan

Everything was great love this place

King's Hawaiian believes in the financial health of our ohana as part of our overall health and wellness. They pay us fairly at market or above.

Review from HR Dept

salary, very well over the market!

Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?

Compensation Reviews

I just want to be acknowalged for what im capable of

I don't think there have been enough opportunities to give feedback on what matters most when it comes to benefits.

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What are some of the best things about your team?

Team Reviews

We are close. We deeply care for one another and work hard. Celebrate our wins and chat througj our losses.

Aware. Respectful. Caring. Understanding. Willing

They are smart, honest, and tell it like it is in a way that can be heard. They are helpful and care about one another.

Review from HR Dept

people like to work, like what they do, they were born to provide service

We all work together for the same outcome

What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?

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What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?

Environment Reviews

Telling it like it is in a way that can be heard, dignity, respect are not only discussed these behaviors are everywhere.

Co-workers, product quality over production

I am given the tools and autonomy to get my work done.

Review from HR Dept

Lot of opportunities to learn and grow

We are all going 100mph because of the massive growth. We are able to build new and exciting things using innovative process and technology. All ideas are welcome and you really feel like you can contribute while being treated with dignity and respect.

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What needs to change to make the company culture better?

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What did you like most about the interview process?

Interviews Reviews

I had an amzing experience. The recruiting team is really amazing at what they do. They made my experience onsite seamless. I loved the chance to interview with a cross functional team.

The exposure to all levels of employees. They make each step quick but are thorough as it relates to screening for values.

Review from HR Dept

schedule was open and flexible

Getting to interact with several level of employees

I like meeting different people and free swag.

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What would you improve about your company's interview process?

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What makes you most happy at work?

Outlook Reviews

The atmosphere and staying busy all day

My co-workers, leaders and the company outlook and performance.

Review from HR Dept

ability to contribute on new projects and recognition

Knowing that what I do is appreciated by upper management

For the most part, I am comfortable being myself and am satisfied with leaving work at the end of the day because I did my best.

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What's going wrong and how can it be improved?

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What do you like best about your company?

Outlook Reviews

I love all the people. The people care about each other, are vested in company success and lift each other up.

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What would you most like to see improved at your company?

Outlook Reviews

Fully developed career pathing. I know it is coming, but I'd like to see it move a little faster.

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