Human Resource Internship

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There’s a seat at our table for you…

Looking to build connections, careers, and a future at one of North America’s largest food service distributors? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern at our Home Office!

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 Human Resource department team that serves our customers, employees, and partners across North America and Canada. Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas:

• Communications

• Finance

• Accounting

• Human Resources

• IT

• Marketing & Merchandising

• Supply Chain

• Sales

Build a Career:

In the Human Resource department by:

• Onboarding: Learning the initial stages of bringing new employees into the organization, from offer acceptance to their first day.

• New Employee Orientation: Participating in and understanding the process of introducing new hires to the company culture, policies, and benefits.

• Employee Relations: Gaining insight into managing workplace relationships, addressing concerns, and resolving disputes to foster a positive work environment.

• Leave Management: Understanding the administration of various types of employee leaves, such as FMLA, short-term disability, and other company-specific policies.

• Unemployment: Learning about the processes and regulations related to unemployment claims and benefits.

• Compensation: Exploring the principles and practices of employee compensation, including salary structures, benefits, and reward systems.

• Employee Engagement Activities: Contributing to and observing initiatives designed to boost employee morale, satisfaction, and productivity.

• Training and Development: Participating in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of programs aimed at enhancing employee skills and career growth.

Build the Future by:

Being an intern at Gordon Food Service, North America’s largest family-owned broadline food service distributor and working alongside our department

• Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office.

• Engaging in our mentorship program

• 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, presenting, and more

• Embedding directly with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator. You will gain hands-on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real-world business impact

Meet the following qualifications to be considered for our 2027 internship program:

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Human Resource or related fields

• Must be authorized to work in the US.

• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including:

• Paid Weekly

• Flex Hours

• Gordon Food Service Store Discount

• Employee Assistance Program

Ready to start building? Apply today!

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 a disability.