About this role
Now Hiring!
Weekly Pay!
Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM; Sunday 9AM-6PM
Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter.
Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available!
Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered:
Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan
Employee Assistance Programs
ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support
Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases
Beneplace Discount Program
Eligible employees can also take advantage of:
Affordable Health Insurance
Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
PTO and Flex time
Company Note Savings Program
12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave
Free Health Management Resources and Programs
Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth.
Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more!
Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry!
As a Full Time Fresh Merchandiser, you are vital in our Stores:
- determining amount and placing orders of fresh product from our vendors on a weekly basis, focusing on desired sales, in-stock, and margin shrink metrics
- maintaining freshness levels, dynamic presentation of product, and upholding safety/health standards in the cooler, fresh meat, and produce areas
- providing superior customer service by greeting customers, answering questions, suggestive selling, and assisting with special requests and express orders
- receiving, inspecting, and merchandising products accurately while ensuring proper rotation and quality
- executing on end cap and planograms alongside maintaining store backstock organization
- assisting with merchandising through sequencing, count verification, inventory adjustments, price verification, and sign maintenance
- safely operating power equipment, such as slicing equipment, tow motors, and forklifts
- adhering to the cornerstone values, philosophy, and applicable practices of Gordon Food Service
Does this sound like you?
- At least 18 years of age
- Currently enrolled in a high school program OR have your high school diploma or GED
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs
- 1 year retail customer service experience with fresh products preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Able to provide superior customer service
- Able to multitask
- Work on your own or within a team
- Basic math and computer skills
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for 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. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to [email protected] and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace.
Other facts
About Gordon Food Service
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
What you'll do
- As a Fresh Merchandiser, you will manage the ordering and presentation of fresh products, ensuring quality and safety standards are met. You will also provide excellent customer service and assist with inventory management.
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