Student, Intern/ Co-op

Welcome to Gordon Food Service! 

We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance at who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. 

There's a seat at our table for you...

What We Offer:

• 5 days in the office

• 125-year family-owned and operated company history

• Family culture and advancement opportunities

What you would do:

• Payment Processing & Invoicing: Process incoming cheques with a high degree of accuracy, assisting customers with billing inquiries and potential credit issues.

• Data & File Management: Maintain the integrity of customer master data within our Customer Application system and manage electronic and hard copy customer files 

• Credit Analysis Support: Obtain business and consumer credit reports for new and existing accounts as directed. Perform credit reference requests by extracting system data and reviewing account trends.

• Financial Reporting: Generate and review daily reports to track financial activities 

• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Act as a liaison between the credit team and other departments to efficiently investigate and resolve account issues.

• Confidentiality & Compliance: Handle sensitive personal and financial information with the utmost discretion and maintain strict confidentiality at all times.

• Special Projects: Assist the Credit Manager and Analysts with ad-hoc duties and special projects as assigned, gaining broader exposure to credit management.

As a Credit Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in corporate credit management, accounts receivable, and financial reporting while being mentored by experienced industry professionals 

Does this sound like you?

• You are highly adaptable: You can seamlessly shift your focus and pivot between multiple priorities without missing a beat.

• You are a natural problem-solver: You bring a natural curiosity and a sharp eye to reviewing data, spotting issues, and finding solutions.

• You are a strong communicator: You have excellent verbal and written skills, allowing you to collaborate professionally with both customers and internal departments.

• You are comfortable with numbers: You possess strong foundational math skills

• You are tech-savvy: You are highly proficient in spreadsheet tools, such as Sheets, Excel.

• You are driven: You are highly organized, self-motivated, and eager to learn in a fast-paced corporate environment.

• You hold a high school diploma (and are ideally pursuing further education in a related field).

Salary: 

• Year 1 Post-Secondary  - $20

• Year 2 Post-Secondary - $21

• Year 3 Post Secondary - $23

• Year 4 Post Secondary - $24

NOTE: 

The company does not hire individuals under the age of 18 for permanent full-time positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted.  Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation 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 canada-national-hr @gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.