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    Gordon Food Service Reviews

    Updated June 19, 2018
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    Gordon Food Service CEO Jim Gordon
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    408 Ratings

    744 Employee Reviews

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    Pros

    • "Their 401k/Profit Sharing program is "second to none"" (in 72 reviews)

    • "Great pay with incentives and great benefits" (in 55 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Work/life balance can be much better" (in 16 reviews)

    • "Long hours during school and holidays" (in 29 reviews)

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    1. "Manager Review"

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      Former Employee - Manager in Portland, OR
      Former Employee - Manager in Portland, OR
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Very high quality projects made locally sustain-ably

      Cons

      Sporadic work load made management difficult

      Advice to Management

      find a better location

    2. "Amazing, Caring Company"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Gordon Food Service part-time

      Pros

      Awesome work environment, company that cares, family-oriented company

      Cons

      Need more space in corporate office

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jun 19, 2018 – Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thanks for your comments. It's amazing that we are filling up this office -- an indicator of the tremendous growth in our business over the six years since this building opened. We love our... More

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    3. "They have good benefits"

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      Current Employee - Delivery Driver in Austin, TX
      Current Employee - Delivery Driver in Austin, TX
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Only work 8 hours at day and still make money

      Cons

      Hard work, have to unload about 700 cases by hand every day on any type of weather and deal with traffic etc.

      Advice to Management

      Take care of the employees.

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jun 19, 2018 – Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thanks for sharing your comments. There is no doubt that our drivers work really hard , and our customers recognize all you do to provide great service to their operations. We appreciate all you... More

    4. "Delivery Driver"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Wyoming, MI
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Wyoming, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Compensation and benefits are good.

      Cons

      Lack of internal vertical mobility of employment opportunity, sense of feeling stuck in the current position.

      Advice to Management

      Management needs to support ground staff, with the right equipment, tools and motivational techniques

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jun 19, 2018 – Manager, Talent Acquisition

      Thanks for your comments. In my time at GFS, I see so many people who have advanced their careers here, both in our Divisions and our Home Office. If you aren't sure how to navigate those... More

    5. "Hard knock life."

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      Former Employee - Customer Development Specialist in Arlington, TX
      Former Employee - Customer Development Specialist in Arlington, TX
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      9-5 schedule and weekends off

      Cons

      Transportation is always late on deliveries

    6. "Sales Associate"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Cleveland, OH
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Cleveland, OH

      I have been working at Gordon Food Service part-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Great flexibility and first job. They work with your schedule.

      Cons

      I've been there for almost 7 years now and I think the company has declined from what it once used to be.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work!

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jun 19, 2018 – Manager, Talent Acquisition

      We often hear that we have the "best schedule in retail"! Thanks for your continuous service !

    7. "Used to be a great company before the bean counters took over"

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      Former Employee - CDS in Orlando, FL
      Former Employee - CDS in Orlando, FL
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Can earn excellent wages if you give them your soul

      Cons

      Can earn double the compensation with less workload at larger competitors, even though many GFS sales leaders will tell you Sysco is evil. Health insurance was significantly reduced over the years. Company car program virtually eliminated for a lousy vehicle reimbursement program. Project Heritage is an internal cost cutting measure that is eating the heart and soul out of the company. Lots of 15-25 year veteran employees jumping ship. Plenty of incompetent sales managers throughout the network now as Project Heritage can save the company money by promoting sales order takers because they are cheaper than accomplished sales consultants. They are reducing their sales force trying to automate the selling process. Good luck!

      Advice to Management

      The Gordon's need to take control of the company back, but it will be a long slow road if they want to return it to the days when Paul Gordon ran the company. I don't believe the family cares anymore. They have made their money.

    8. "Fantastic Company"

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      Current Employee - Fleet Technician in Imperial, PA
      Current Employee - Fleet Technician in Imperial, PA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great benefits.
      Great insurance.
      Tons of room to move up or change roles in the company.
      Lot's of out-of-work activities.
      Family oriented company.

      Cons

      Leadership can sometimes be lacking.

    9. "Customer Development Specialist"

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      Former Employee - Customer Development Specialist in Aberdeen, MD
      Former Employee - Customer Development Specialist in Aberdeen, MD
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great culture, training and story

      Cons

      Little support from operations and management

      Advice to Management

      More Transparency when there are issues and the plans to address the issues

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Learning environment"

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      Former Employee - Assistant Store Manager in Jacksonville, FL
      Former Employee - Assistant Store Manager in Jacksonville, FL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Gordon Food Service full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Willing to teach you anything about running your store, the customers are great as long as you are willing to listen and work with them. Salary

      Cons

      Hours, 50 to 70 a week

      Advice to Management

      You keep changing up the concept of whom you actually serve. There is way too much micro managing in the districts. Go back to the family’s core values of business. Customer first.

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