Gordon Food Service - Canada
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Retail Team Leader
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Gordon Food Service - Canada
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.
Pay:
$18+/hour (based on experience)
Location:
301 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914
Work/Life Balance & Store Hours
Schedule:
Great retail schedule! Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Benefits
Healthcare benefits available on the first day!
Immediate retirement savings – 401(k) plan with company match, no waiting period.
Company profit‑sharing after 90 days of employment.
Holidays off: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter.
Advancement opportunities for leaders who start as sales associates.
About the Role As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder), you will develop leadership skills while supervising sales associates and ensuring daily store operations run smoothly. This role is ideal for someone passionate about customer service, detail‑oriented in stocking and inventory management, and skilled in operating point‑of‑sale systems.
Responsibilities
Open and close the store.
Assist with daily store operations and tasks.
Unload deliveries, organize merchandise, and transfer items from stockroom to store.
Maintain merchandise: product rotation, proper food handling, receiving, and product quality.
Provide exceptional customer service: build relationships, problem‑solve, and drive sales.
Handle cash: bank deposits, cashier change, register counts.
Lead and train the team, ensuring associates perform their duties.
Qualifications
1–2 years of retail experience with progressive responsibility.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and lift above shoulder height.
Flexible full‑time schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to safely operate power equipment (slicing equipment, walkie lifts, forklifts) where applicable.
Occasional shift work at other stores within local area and responding to alarm calls during non‑working hours.
Minimum age 18.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful pre‑employment checks: drug screen and criminal background check.
Basic computer skills.
Important Note Please use a valid email so we can follow up and keep you informed throughout the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gordon Food Service is 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 a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
Additional Company Policies
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.
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Retail Team Leader
role at
Gordon Food Service - Canada
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.
Pay:
$18+/hour (based on experience)
Location:
301 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914
Work/Life Balance & Store Hours
Schedule:
Great retail schedule! Monday to Saturday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sunday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Benefits
Healthcare benefits available on the first day!
Immediate retirement savings – 401(k) plan with company match, no waiting period.
Company profit‑sharing after 90 days of employment.
Holidays off: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, Easter.
Advancement opportunities for leaders who start as sales associates.
About the Role As a Retail Team Leader (Key Holder), you will develop leadership skills while supervising sales associates and ensuring daily store operations run smoothly. This role is ideal for someone passionate about customer service, detail‑oriented in stocking and inventory management, and skilled in operating point‑of‑sale systems.
Responsibilities
Open and close the store.
Assist with daily store operations and tasks.
Unload deliveries, organize merchandise, and transfer items from stockroom to store.
Maintain merchandise: product rotation, proper food handling, receiving, and product quality.
Provide exceptional customer service: build relationships, problem‑solve, and drive sales.
Handle cash: bank deposits, cashier change, register counts.
Lead and train the team, ensuring associates perform their duties.
Qualifications
1–2 years of retail experience with progressive responsibility.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly and lift above shoulder height.
Flexible full‑time schedule including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to safely operate power equipment (slicing equipment, walkie lifts, forklifts) where applicable.
Occasional shift work at other stores within local area and responding to alarm calls during non‑working hours.
Minimum age 18.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful pre‑employment checks: drug screen and criminal background check.
Basic computer skills.
Important Note Please use a valid email so we can follow up and keep you informed throughout the hiring process.
Equal Employment Opportunity Gordon Food Service is 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 a disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
Additional Company Policies
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco‑free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug‑free workplace and conducts pre‑employment drug tests.
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