Health Expense Coverage
Benefits
We take care of you as if you were part of our family by providing benefits that give choice and flexibility for what matters most to you. We aim to deliver a competitive package that not only supports you but also your family. Benefits vary based on your employment status with the company.
Full-time employees are provided benefit options to support work-life and your need to take care of yourself and those close to you. These benefits are outlined below. Some exclusions apply for store Sales Associates.
Part-time employees enjoy many company benefits including the retirement plan, profit sharing, company note program, paid holidays, work/life services, EAP, Care Partners, and discounts.
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Health Expense Coverage
Medical, dental, prescription drug and vision expense coverage available to employees and eligible dependents.
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Three medical plans administered by Aetna
All three plans cover the same medical services and provide choice based on how you pay for your healthcare - whether in lower deductibles or lower weekly premiums, the choice is yours.
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Prescription drug coverage
For retail and mail-order pharmacies through OptumRX.
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Voluntary Protection Plans
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalization plans to provide you money to help offset medical and household expenses.
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Vision coverage through EyeMed
Preventive care and eyewear coverage with discounts for additional purchases.
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Dental coverage through Delta Dental of Michigan
Preventive, minor, and major restorative dental services covered, including orthodontia.
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Well-being Support
Voluntary well-being initiatives and incentive programs—including health, nutrition, and smoking cessation support—to help employees and family members lead healthier lifestyles.
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Pre-Tax Savings Accounts
Savings accounts that enable you to take advantage of tax savings by paying for eligible healthcare and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.
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Profit Sharing
Further build retirement savings by sharing in the company’s success.
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Short- and Long-Term Disability
Income protection for a non-work related illness or injury if you are unable to work.
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Company Note Program
Savings program for short-term financial goals that earns above average interest.
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Life Insurance
Coverage for employees, spouses and dependents that provides a payout upon death to ensure your loved ones are cared for financially.
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Identity protection
Service that monitors fraud and supports in identity restoration.
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Retirement Savings Plan
Excellent retirement plan for eligible employees administered by The Vanguard Group. Eligible employees can make pre-tax 401(k) Payroll Deferrals and/or after-tax Roth 401k(k) contributions with no waiting period.
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Vacation Time
Time provided to allow you to maintain a well-balanced life by taking time away from work to rest and relax.
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Flex Time
Hours are provided to be used for planned or unplanned time away for personal or sick reasons.
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Paid Holidays
Paid company observed holidays.
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New Baby Week
Paid time off for parents to welcome their new arrival for a birth or adoption of a child.
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Adoption Assistance
Reimbursement support for expenses involved in the adoption of a child.
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Care Partners
Trained and experienced Care Partners to extend care, concern and compassion when difficult times arise.
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Tuition Reimbursement
Reimbursement for tuition expenses when furthering your, your spouse’s or your child’s education.
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Work/Life Services
“Finders” for resources that affect life outside of work, including child/elder care, home repair, and legal help.
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Employee Assistance Program
Confidential help from Licensed Professional Counselors to support you through personal difficulties.
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Employee Discount Program
Group discounts through Beneplace offer savings on everything from entertainment to travel to home appliances and more.
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Gordon Food Service Store Discount
10% off any purchase at Gordon Food Service Store locations (where available).
About & History
Since our 1897 founding, Gordon Food Service has grown to become the largest family-managed broadline foodservice distribution company in North America. While we’ve been growing pretty much continuously over these 120+ years, we’ve remained consistent at the core of what and who we are: passionately committed to customers and employees. Being part of Gordon Food Service means being part of something important, something bigger than oneself. Join us.
Cornerstone Values
Customer Is King
War Room Mentality
Rewards for Performance
Philosophy of Sharing
Networking Organization
Integrity
Everyone is ImportantOur Footsteps
We have the strength, stability, and vision to move ahead with purpose ... together as an energetic team.
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Culture
Ours is truly a people-focused culture, forged through camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusion. Our business model is one of servant leadership. We best serve the customer by serving with great care those who serve our customers. We are what we say we are. Be part of it.
We feel the culture when we work together, and when we serve together. As a team, we tackle our challenges, celebrate our successes, and have fun on the journey.
Testimonials
Dan Gordon
Chairman of the Board
When I’m asked about what makes Gordon Food Service special, I think of the folks saying, ‘Yes we can,’ ‘How can I help,’ and ‘What’s next?’ The individuals leading from the front and making sure the job is done right. What makes us special? It’s our people. It always boils down to that one thing: our people.
Tiffany
Equipment Maintenance
They really make sure that everyone here is important. Whether it is your first day or you've been here 25 years.
Ehsan
Business Enabling Team
Gordon Food Service is committed to innovation. We continuously look for new technologies, new software to implement in our application portfolio.
Brittney
Sales
I wouldn't have picked a better company to work for. They believe in family and time with them, which is huge for me.
Frankie
Selection Supervisor
We are one of those companies that really, really takes care of the employees. In selection, it is more of the physical jobs. We would like to advertise that you get paid to work out.
Alisha Cieslak
Chief Legal and Risk Officer
One of the things I felt like I inherently knew, but didn't fully understand until I got here, was working for a company that operates with integrity. People at Gordon Food Service always try to do the right thing, and they deliver on their promises. We work for a company that has a long term view, as opposed to responding to quarterly stakeholder pressures, which allows us to make the right decisions for the long haul and not just for short term gains.
Stewardship
We’re committed to continuous improvement and responsible growth—learn more about our initiatives and progress in our Annual Stewardship Report.
Ensure corporate sustainability
Minimize environmental impact
Promote social Responsibility
Diversity & Inclusion
We embrace diversity and leverage inclusion because we believe it strengthens our workforce, maximizing our ability to serve our customers and be a leader in our industry.
Shaquanda
Sr. Manager, North American Human Resources
At Gordon Food Service, our goal is to develop a community of leaders and employees alike that organically and enthusiastically influence with their D&I lens firmly in place.
Guiding Principles
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Leadership
We are committed to finding and developing leaders who have the skills to serve a diverse workforce and customer markets.
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Workplace
We will develop and maintain a culture that supports diversity and inclusion as a priority, enhancing our ability to develop fresh ideas and grow a stronger business.
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Workforce
We will engage a highly skilled and performance-focused workforce that values results and relationships, and that increasingly reflects the markets we serve.
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Suppliers
We will actively seek suppliers that recognize how important it is to reflect, respect, and support the communities in which we serve.
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Communication
We will embrace diversity and inclusion as an integral component of our culture by utilizing our communication networks to educate and inform employees, customers, suppliers and the community.
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Community
Through involvement and action, we will serve our communities, reflect our corporate and social responsibilities, and live out our Cornerstone Values.
BE PART OF IT! DIVERSITY & INCLUSION ACTION TEAMS
Divisional Action Teams
These groups engage a broad range of employees in our home office and divisional operations to execute on our D&I strategy by celebrating diversity and help our leadership teams understand and pursue opportunities for a more inclusive work environment.
Veterans Action Team
Individuals in our Veteran Action Team have found a meaningful way to serve: supporting veterans and providing valuable feedback on how Gordon Food Service can best attract, develop, and retain service members as well as support their spouses, and family members.
Women@GFS Action Team
Gordon Food Service is committed to being a leader in the intentional engagement and development of women. These teams work to provide an inclusive network with tools and resources to attract, retain, and advance women at all levels of the company.
Partner Organizations
We are proud of the relationships we have forged—and continue to foster—as we strengthen our workforce and serve our communities.
Tim R.
Information Technology
Tim F.
Pricing/Merchandising
Veterans
It’s in our name: Service. The notion of service is at our very core at Gordon Food Service. We believe that veterans find a meaningful career home within our servant leadership–focused culture, and a broad range of job opportunities that suit specialized skills. It is our privilege to welcome service members, spouses, and families.
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