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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 & Merchandising
Supply Chain
Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside of the office.
Working alongside a mentor who is a proven leader in the organization
Shadowing 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 in Communications by:
As a Imports and Commodities Intern, you will be involved in a blend of communication initiatives across the business. Responsibilities focused on crafting communications for organizational announcements, and opportunities to develop employer branding skills. Gain Insights into organizational communication, executive communication, and content management. 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.
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 in Communications
Incoming Junior or Senior status as of May 2025 (Minimum of 56 credit hours)
Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Take 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!
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.