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Why Join the Lakeside Team?

Lakeside Foods is a testimony to the spirit of enterprise and teamwork of many dedicated people who have helped shape our company for over 120 years. You'll fit right in at Lakeside if you want to become part of a company that:

• is a recognized leader in each of the markets in which we compete;


• produces food products that are good for people;


• has a demonstrated record of growth, profitability and success;


• does business in such a way as to be ethical and satisfying to our people;


• is actively involved in our communities;


• has a long history of being involved with many charitable endeavors, especially those that involve food for the poor and hungry;


• uses natural resources so that they not only meet the needs of today, but the needs of future generations.

Our Promise to Each Other

This promise guides all of our people
and strengthens our teamwork philosophy at Lakeside Foods

• We encourage each other to express their views and to do this in a constructive and respectful manner.
• We listen non-defensively and respect fully the views of other team members.
• We agree not to criticize others for asking questions or for having a different point of view. When working on projects, we trust team members to ask their questions and state their opinions prior to final decisions being made when possible.
• We seek input from people who will be affected by the decisions we make.
• When we disagree, we do so with respect and consideration for each other. We focus on business issues, not personalities.
• We resolve personal disagreements promptly, privately, and directly with each other. We are positive, receptive, and open-minded.
• We set clear goals consistent with the needs of the group, with others, and with Lakeside's strategic plan.
• By positively supporting and respecting each other, we support what makes Lakeside successful.
• We appreciate the value of common sense and use it in making decisions.
• We attend meetings on time, notifying the meeting leader of any peronal scheduling conflicts that may cause us to be absent or late.
• We actively participate in team meetings by sharing our ideas, asking questions, and listening attentively.
• We complete our work in a productive and timely manner.
• We are creative, productive, and enjoy working with each other.