Company: CHEF
Filing Date: 2025-02-25
Form Type: 10-K
Source: 0001517175-25-000002
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Company: Chefs' Warehouse, Inc.
Filing Date: 2025-02-25
Form: 10-K
Item: Item 1
Chunk 21
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 they are invited to bid. We believe that most purchasing decisions in the foodservice distribution industry are based upon the quality and price of the product distributed and the distributor’s ability to completely and accurately fill orders and deliver them in a timely manner.

Human Capital Management

As of December 27, 2024, we had 5,029 full-time employees, 145 of whom (approximately 3%) are currently represented by unions and operate under collective bargaining agreements, which expire at various times between fiscal 2025 and 2027. We offer attractive compensation and benefit packages, and we believe our relationship with our employees is satisfactory.

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Environmental, Social and Governance

We are committed to upholding ethical, socially responsible and environmentally conscious business practices, consistent with our corporate values, to promote long-term and sustainable change. In 2022, our board of directors formed an Environmental, Social and Governance Committee (the “ESG Committee”) to oversee our environmental, social and governance activities and practices. Among other things, the ESG Committee reviews and evaluates: our progress towards meeting our diversity goals and compliance with our responsibilities as an equal opportunity employer; our workplace safety, employee health and wellness, inclusion, employee training and skill improvement and other human capital management initiatives; and our programs and activities relating to environmental sustainability, product quality and quality assurance, social and community relations (including labor relations) and other related economic and regulatory compliance requirements.

Workforce Health and Safety

The safety and health of our employees is a top priority for us. Our safety culture is maintained and strengthened by periodic trainings for employees and senior management, as well as labor, health, anti-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, and we are committed to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment in all aspects of our business. In this effort, we provide and require various trainings to ensure a wide understanding of standards, expectations, and best practices. Additionally, all of our fleet drivers are taught the Smith System for road safety. This system provides our drivers with tools and knowledge to make smart decisions behind the wheel, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries while ensuring timely deliveries to our customers. Managers who oversee drivers ensure all drivers comply with Federal Motor Carrier Safety regulations. By implementing such training at every level of our operations along with compliance training, we are able to provide our customers with the exceptional service they expect without compromising the safety and comfort of our employees.

Professional Development

Providing career development opportunities for our employees is a top priority. As an investment in the professional growth of