How We Hire

Looking to interview for a position at Gordon Food Service? We want to help! At Gordon Food Service, we strive to find more dedicated and passionate employees who share our values. Below are steps for applying for jobs through our employment database and what to expect for your interview process.

Getting Started!

Found the job you want to apply for and ready to send in your resume? Follow the steps below.
  1. Create a profile with your contact information to enter our database. Then apply for the job you seek.
  2. A resume is required for leadership, sales, skilled trades, and other non-operational roles. It is not required for warehouse, driver, or retail associate applications.
  3. Your application will include general questions about your interest in the position and job-specific details that will help us evaluate your qualifications. Tip: Show your attention to detail by completing the application in full. Failure to fill out the application could delay review of your application and cause you to miss out on the opportunity!
  4. You should receive a confirmation email once you have applied. Tip: If you do not receive one within an hour, check your spam folder and update your settings. Some email domains (e.g. Yahoo email) may filter our emails.
  5. You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your dashboard.

What's Next?

Here is what you can expect once you have applied for a position at Gordon Food Service.

Phone Screens Manager Interviews Offer Process Pre-Employment Testing Phone Screens

Our recruiting team reviews applications and selects candidates for an initial phone screen.

Be on the lookout for an email or phone call for a phone-screen invitation. Depending on the volume of applications, an invitation may come within a day or up to 2 weeks. Those applying early get our attention first.

We’ll offer you a selection of time slots for the phone screen, which takes about 30 minutes. Choose the first one that accommodates your schedule.

Phone screens allow you to learn about the job and discuss your work background. Tip: In describing your work experience, we suggest you consider S-A-R:

You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your dashboard.

Manager Interviews

Top candidates from our phone screen process will be asked interview with our hiring team.

Interviews most often take place in person at our location.

The number of interviews and the time to fill the role vary by position.

Tip: You will definitely be asked to share examples of past experiences in an S-A-R format:

You can check the status of your application at any time by logging into your dashboard.

Offer Process

If you are the selected candidate, you will receive a verbal offer from the hiring manager, followed by a formal offer letter via email.

You should receive an email if you are no longer being considered for the position.

You can also check the status of your application at any time by logging into your dashboard.

Pre-Employment Testing

Each job requires some level of pre-employment testing. Job offers are conditional upon the passing of these requirements. View more information on the Summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Pre-employment job checks include: