Amy’s Kitchen, a leading organic and natural food company, has been recognized as a 2023 Best Places to Work honoree by the San Francisco Business Times and Silicon Valley Business Journal. The company was ranked 10th out of over 100 companies in its category and was the only food company to receive this recognition. Paul Schiefer, President of Amy’s Kitchen, expressed his appreciation for the honor, stating that the company prioritizes actively listening to its employees to foster an inclusive culture that aligns with its values.
The selection process for the award is based on employee surveys, with participation requirements, and the rankings are determined by an overall employee engagement score. Amy’s Kitchen was noted for its supportive work environment and commitment to treating employees with kindness. Goretti Hamlin, Chief People Officer of Amy’s Kitchen, shared that nearly 90% of the employees feel valued for their efforts, and the company is continually striving to improve.
Established in 1987, Amy’s Kitchen is a Certified B Corporation® that offers over 135 varieties of organic frozen and packaged foods, including options for gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, lactose-free, soy-free, tree nut-free, corn-free, Kosher D, Kosher DE, and light in sodium categories. The company’s workplace culture is built on collaboration and personal empowerment and is dedicated to making it easy and enjoyable for everyone to eat well. Amy’s products are available in the U.S. and more than 11 other countries worldwide.