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Looking to build connections, careers, and the future? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern. 

Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry. 

Build Connections By:  

Working alongside professionals in a wide variety of departments with internships available in the following areas:  

Communications & Legal Risk IT Legal, Risk, Communications Finance Human Resources Marketing & MerchandisingSupply ChainAttending unique networking opportunities in and outside of the office. Working alongside a mentor who is a proven leader in the organizationShadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts. Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, corporate presence, and more. 

Build a Career: 

Find your place in our Human Resources department, in addition to the impactful work you will complete within your department, you will: 

Assist with projects tied to Gordon Food Service’s strategic initiatives.Gain  knowledge of the business, workplace etiquette, and business communication. Work 1 on 1 with a Talent Acquisition Specialist to revamp your resume. Work on cross functional teams to present impactful business solutions to senior leadership.

As an intern in the Total Rewards Human Resources department, you will gain experience in several key areas. You will learn how to review job descriptions and determine market pricing for various positions. Additionally, you will learn how to create compensation plans and establish eligibility rules in Workday. You will also assist with employee communications related to benefits and ensure compliance with the Affordable Care Act through reporting. This internship will also provide opportunities for running reports, conducting audits, performing data analysis, and managing relationships with vendors. You will also receive exposure to our compensation software and Workday. In addition, there will be opportunities to interact with other areas of the Human Resources team and learn more about those functions.

Build the Future by: 

Being an intern at Gordon Food Service, North America's largest family-owned broadline food service distributor. 

Meeting the following qualifications to be considered for our 2025 internship program: 

Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor degree Incoming Junior or Senior status as of May 2025 (Minimum of 56 credit hours) Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higherMust be authorized to work in the US.

Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including: 

Student housing available Paid internship Paid time off Employee Discount Program Gordon Food Service Store Discount Employee Assistance Program 

Ready to start building? Apply today!

BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!

Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.

Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.

Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.