Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership, Employee Stock Purchase and Pension Plans (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Apr. 02, 2017	Apr. 03, 2016	Mar. 29, 2015
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Profit sharing	$ 741	$ 1,393	$ 1,266
401(k) matching contributions	1,996	1,586	1,216
ESOP	741	1,393	1,266
Nonqualified deferred compensation plan	1,383	0	0
ESPP - all employees	364	274	253
Total contribution expense	5,734	5,090	4,451
Bargaining Unit Employee Plans [Member]
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Bargaining unit employee plans	$ 509	$ 444	$ 450

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The amount of the cost recognized during the period for defined contribution plans.

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