Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 29, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	$ 687,955
Goodwill acquired during the year	12,804
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	40
Exchange effect	1,045
Balance end of period	701,844
Commercial Foodservice
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	444,321
Goodwill acquired during the year	5,252
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	40
Exchange effect	525
Balance end of period	450,138
Food Processing
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	127,872
Goodwill acquired during the year	0
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	520
Balance end of period	128,392
Residential Kitchen [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Balance beginning of period	115,762
Goodwill acquired during the year	7,552
Measurement period adjustments to goodwill acquired in prior year	0
Exchange effect	0
Balance end of period	$ 123,314