Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Salary
Range $55,000.00 - $1.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Day Shifts
Fixed Shifts
Benefits
Healthcare benefits
Annual bonus
Immediate retirement savings 401(k) with company match
company profit-sharing
holidays off
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Job Description
Gordon Food Service is a leading foodservice distributor in North America, renowned for its commitment to quality, customer service, and innovative solutions in the foodservice industry. Established over a century ago, Gordon Food Service operates as a family-owned, privately held company with a strong reputation for delivering exceptional service and quality products to a wide range of customers including restaurants, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. With a network of distribution centers and retail locations across the United States and Canada, Gordon Food Service emphasizes a team-oriented culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous improvement. The company is dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment where associates are empowered to grow professionally and contribute meaningfully to the organization’s success.
The role currently available is for a Commissary Supervisor located at 5031 Salem Ave., Trotwood, OH 45426. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead all aspects of store commissary operations while working within a strong team culture that prioritizes work/life balance and professional development. The annual salary for this role starts at $55,000, depending on experience, with competitive benefits including healthcare available from day one, an annual bonus, retirement savings with company match, and profit-sharing. The commissary operates Monday through Saturday with shifts typically from 7AM to 4PM, though shifts and days may vary based on business needs.
As a Commissary Supervisor, you will be instrumental in overseeing procurement, production, and the service of food to various stores, ensuring that financial targets and key performance indicators such as sales, labor costs, shrink, and general expenses are met. You will actively participate in budget development and monitoring, working to improve productivity while maintaining high standards for food safety and quality. The role includes hands-on leadership, working alongside your team in production to foster effective communication, teamwork, and performance excellence.
This position emphasizes food safety management with responsibility for maintaining the corporate Food Safety Program, including HACCP, preventive controls, staff training, sanitation, and compliance with regulatory audits. In addition, you’ll lead efforts in menu execution, evaluating sales trends and product feedback to adjust offerings seasonally for maximum profitability and customer satisfaction. Leadership is central to this role as you will interview, hire, train, and mentor a diverse team, reinforcing a culture of motivation and professional growth.
Shift flexibility is required, with a minimum expectation of 50 hours per week across ten-hour days. Occasional travel for offsite meetings may also be necessary. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in kitchen, restaurant, food service, or retail management, with additional qualifications in culinary, business, or related fields preferred. Certifications such as ServSafe Food Manager, Allergen certifications, and HACCP or PCQI are advantageous. Knowledge of Spanish is highly preferred but not mandatory.
Joining Gordon Food Service means being part of a company that places a high value on its people, integrating respect, diversity, and inclusion into its workplace culture. Equal employment opportunity is a cornerstone of the company’s policy, ensuring all individuals are considered without regard to race, gender, age, or other protected statuses. Gordon Food Service also maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free work environment, with pre-employment screenings to uphold the highest standards.
This is more than a job; it is a chance to make a significant impact in the foodservice industry while growing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment. If you are a passionate leader committed to excellence and eager to join a company where your contributions truly matter, this Commissary Supervisor role at Gordon Food Service could be the perfect match for you.
The role currently available is for a Commissary Supervisor located at 5031 Salem Ave., Trotwood, OH 45426. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead all aspects of store commissary operations while working within a strong team culture that prioritizes work/life balance and professional development. The annual salary for this role starts at $55,000, depending on experience, with competitive benefits including healthcare available from day one, an annual bonus, retirement savings with company match, and profit-sharing. The commissary operates Monday through Saturday with shifts typically from 7AM to 4PM, though shifts and days may vary based on business needs.
As a Commissary Supervisor, you will be instrumental in overseeing procurement, production, and the service of food to various stores, ensuring that financial targets and key performance indicators such as sales, labor costs, shrink, and general expenses are met. You will actively participate in budget development and monitoring, working to improve productivity while maintaining high standards for food safety and quality. The role includes hands-on leadership, working alongside your team in production to foster effective communication, teamwork, and performance excellence.
This position emphasizes food safety management with responsibility for maintaining the corporate Food Safety Program, including HACCP, preventive controls, staff training, sanitation, and compliance with regulatory audits. In addition, you’ll lead efforts in menu execution, evaluating sales trends and product feedback to adjust offerings seasonally for maximum profitability and customer satisfaction. Leadership is central to this role as you will interview, hire, train, and mentor a diverse team, reinforcing a culture of motivation and professional growth.
Shift flexibility is required, with a minimum expectation of 50 hours per week across ten-hour days. Occasional travel for offsite meetings may also be necessary. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in kitchen, restaurant, food service, or retail management, with additional qualifications in culinary, business, or related fields preferred. Certifications such as ServSafe Food Manager, Allergen certifications, and HACCP or PCQI are advantageous. Knowledge of Spanish is highly preferred but not mandatory.
Joining Gordon Food Service means being part of a company that places a high value on its people, integrating respect, diversity, and inclusion into its workplace culture. Equal employment opportunity is a cornerstone of the company’s policy, ensuring all individuals are considered without regard to race, gender, age, or other protected statuses. Gordon Food Service also maintains a tobacco-free, drug-free work environment, with pre-employment screenings to uphold the highest standards.
This is more than a job; it is a chance to make a significant impact in the foodservice industry while growing your career in a supportive, dynamic environment. If you are a passionate leader committed to excellence and eager to join a company where your contributions truly matter, this Commissary Supervisor role at Gordon Food Service could be the perfect match for you.
Job Requirements
- Three or more years previous supervisory kitchen, restaurant, food service, grocery, or retail management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience will be considered
- Experience in menu development, catering, production management, and good manufacturing practices (GMPs) preferred but not required
- Knowledge of storage and safe handling practices
- Current commissary hours: Monday to Saturday 7AM - 10PM (schedule shifts/days subject to change based on business needs)
- Ability to work a minimum of 50 hours per week, 10-hour workdays, including varying shifts, and occasional six-day workweeks throughout the year
- Travel requirements: occasional, to attend offsite meetings
- You must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor degree in culinary, business, or related field preferred
- ServSafe Food Manager and Allergen certifications
- HACCP or PCQI certification preferred but not required
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish is highly preferred but not required
- Successfully pass pre-employment checks including a drug screen and criminal background check
Job Qualifications
- Three or more years previous supervisory kitchen, restaurant, food service, grocery, or retail management experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience
- Experience in menu development, catering, production management, and good manufacturing practices preferred but not required
- Knowledge of storage and safe handling practices
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Bachelor degree in culinary, business, or related field preferred
- ServSafe Food Manager and Allergen certifications
- HACCP or PCQI certification preferred but not required
- Ability to speak and understand Spanish highly preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Oversee and direct procurement, production, and service of food to stores to achieve financial and non-financial objectives including sales, labor, shrink, general expenses, and earnings
- Assist in developing capital and operational budgets for the commissary, routinely monitor, manage, and control budgets, analyze variances, and develop plans for productivity improvements
- Participate in and oversee daily food production, work various positions in production as a team leader, communicate daily with employees about objectives and performance
- Execute seasonal menus based on sales data, industry trends, and staff feedback to recommend item offerings
- Manage the food safety and quality systems for the facility according to corporate Food Safety Program including HACCP, preventive controls, staff training, sanitation, and pest control
- Perform internal and support external audits ensuring compliance with Food Safety Program and regulatory requirements
- Interview, hire, orientate, train, and retain a diverse staff by mentoring, motivating, and developing others and serving as a role model and resource
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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