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Administrative Assistant

Location: 3301 NW 125th St, Miami FL

Position Overview: 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized individual to join our team as an Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our sales team by providing administrative support to the Director of Sales.

For over 125 years, Gordon Food Service has delivered the excellence, expertise, and quality products our customers need to design successful food operations and experiences. Join our team as an Administrative Assistant and you’ll be tasked with assisting our Director of Transportation and our Director of Warehouse by maintaining schedules, daily calendars, travel arrangements, itineraries, and more. You’ll also be asked to take phone calls and messages and coordinate office duties like sorting and distributing mail, copying, filing, faxing, completing forms, ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies, and more. Be part of a skilled team that offers respect, expertise, and professional development! 

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 PM

Pay: Based on Experience

Total Rewards at GFS

Affordable benefits plans start day one!

Weekly pay 

Wellness reimbursement 

Profit sharing & 401(k) with company match 

Emergency child and elder care 

95% of leadership is hired from within GFS - start your career here!

 

Job Responsibilities: 

Schedule appointments and maintain calendars for managers or executives.

Arrange meetings and coordinate conference room bookings.

Prepare and modify documents, such as reports, memos, and presentations.

Perform data entry and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems.

Handle basic bookkeeping tasks, such as invoicing and expense tracking.

Order office supplies and maintain inventory levels.

Assist with organizing office events or employee activities.

Provide general administrative support to staff as needed.

Tasked with handling ad-hoc projects as they arise.

Does this look like you?

Bachelors Degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent required

Two or more years of office or secretarial experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Must be highly proficient in the Google Suite (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc).

Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Gordon Food Service encourages veterans and active military members to apply

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.