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    Gordon Food Service Reviews

    Updated January 15, 2019
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    Gordon Food Service CEO Jim Gordon
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    Pros

    • "Their 401k/Profit Sharing program is "second to none"" (in 75 reviews)

    • "Great pay with incentives and great benefits" (in 56 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Work/life balance can be much better" (in 17 reviews)

    • "Long hours during school and holidays" (in 34 reviews)

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    1. "Excellent Job"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Fairfield, OH
      Current Employee - Sales Associate in Fairfield, OH
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Gordon Food Service part-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The best managers and co-workers I will ever have! Is there more to say?

      Cons

      Since you run around a lot, your feet tend to hurt quickly.

      Advice to Management

      Keep doing what you’re doing! I love you all and you do a great job!!

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jan 18, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      We are so glad that you are having such a positive experience! Thank you for sharing with us!

    2. "Order Selector"

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      Current Employee - Order Selector in Taunton, MA
      Current Employee - Order Selector in Taunton, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Benefits, culture, 401k! Work Schedule

      Cons

      Not much I can think of currently.

      Advice to Management

      Just stick with what’s going on regarding Taunton location and it’s operation/process.

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jan 18, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for all that you do at our Taunton DC and sharing your feedback. We know our selectors work hard every day and are glad to hear that you feel you are being rewarded for your performance!

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    3. "Great company"

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      Current Employee - Customer Development Specialist in Indianapolis, IN
      Current Employee - Customer Development Specialist in Indianapolis, IN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Good people, good leadership, good products

      Cons

      Nothing to complain about.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the great work!

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jan 9, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      We appreciate you sharing your experience with us! Happy to hear your experience has been positive. Thank you for all that you do as a Customer Development Specialist!

    4. "Sales"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Grand Rapids, MI
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Grand Rapids, MI
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      The company as a whole was wonderful. The benefits and bonuses were great. They treat you like family. The teams that you are on becoming tight knit.

      Cons

      I was there during the massive expansions. They grew really fast and the growing pains were huge. Some teams felt the pressure more than others. Working 6 days for some people and not others on the same team. Felt over worked at times.
      Advancement opportunities: Some teams felt like hotel California- You felt like you couldn't advance even when applying for teams that you worked closely with. Seems that they picked Fresh graduates vs tenured employees.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work at making sure your employees are happy. Respect them, keep an open mind. Keep innovating.

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jan 9, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      We have had substantial growth the past couple of years, and with any change there are always growing pains. We appreciate our teams that put in the extra time to ensure these changes are able to be... More

    5. "Good place"

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      Former Employee - Store Clerk in Knoxville, TN
      Former Employee - Store Clerk in Knoxville, TN
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Easy job, lots of samples, few slow boring times

      Cons

      There was always tons of stocking and front facing

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jan 9, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for sharing your feedback. Our stores are kept busy, and stocking and product presentation are vital to keep business going. We appreciate you adjusting to these while you were at our store... More

    6. "Cashier"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Good hours, great coworkers and that's really it.

      Cons

      Poor management and corporate cut all benefit's

      Advice to Management

      Treat floor employees better

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jan 9, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for your feedback. We do provide benefits for all full-time employments after 30 days, there are also certain benefits for part-time employees. We pride ourselves in making sure our... More

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Store Manager"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Gordon Food Service full-time

      Pros

      Great resources, understanding supervisors, empowerment

      Cons

      Restrictive Labor budget, On call 24/7

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Jan 2, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      We are so happy to see all the positive things you've shared with us about your experience as a valued member of our company. We'll be sure to share your feedback in regards to our labor budget with... More

    8. "Chemical and Beverage Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Chemical and Beverage Specialist
      Current Employee - Chemical and Beverage Specialist
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

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

      Pros

      Strong company culture is dedicated to taking care of employees and customers. Pay is above average. Benefits are great. The 401k is better than most. We offer a 4% match and year end profit-sharing contributions.

      Cons

      Company is growing quickly and taking on a lot of new accounts. While this is great for our business, it can be tough to balance priorities.

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Dec 27, 2018 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for all that you do for Chem Bev! We appreciate the feedback and are glad you are enjoying our many benefits we offer our employees. With any growth comes some adjusting, and we are... More

    9. "Driver"

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

      I worked at Gordon Food Service full-time

      Pros

      Pay, Benefits, and Profit Sharing

      Cons

      Job itself. HARD labor. Expect to wear your body out.

      Advice to Management

      Understand the job from the drivers perspective.

    10. "Selector"

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      Current Employee - Selector in Coppell, TX
      Current Employee - Selector in Coppell, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Good benefits and great hours and pay

      Cons

      Nightshift isn't the best for work and home life but it's part of the job.

      Advice to Management

      Communication is key and consistency is a must with employees.

      Gordon Food Service Response

      Dec 17, 2018 – Talent Acquisition Specialist

      Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback! We appreciate it and will be sharing with our Texas team. We definitely agree that to run a smooth operation, communication and consistency are... More