Part Time Store Associate

Gordon Food Service Store LLC is a prominent retail division of Gordon Food Service, a leading foodservice distributor well-known across the United States and Canada. This company operates over 170 retail stores, including the location at 6955 Garrett Ln, Rockford, IL. The stores serve a diverse clientele ranging from small food service operators to families, non-profit organizations, and caterers. Gordon Food Service prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service and product variety to meet the needs of a broad spectrum of customers in the foodservice and retail industry. The company culture emphasizes a "Customer is King" philosophy to ensure the highest standards of customer satisfaction in retail grocery services.

The role being offered is a part-time Store Associate position, with a pay rate of $15 per hour. This job is ideal for individuals who thrive in dynamic and fast-paced retail environments. Working at Gordon Food Service Store allows employees to balance work with personal life, thanks to store hours running Monday through Saturday from 7 AM to 8 PM and Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, plus holidays off including Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day, and Easter. The company also highlights opportunities for career advancement through high internal promotion rates and available development programs, reinforcing a positive work environment that values personal growth.

As a Store Associate, you will contribute to bringing energy and a positive atmosphere into the store, making every day unique and engaging. Typical tasks will involve interacting with customers, providing superior service, handling transactions efficiently as a cashier, and ensuring smooth store operations. The job requires basic math and computer skills, the ability to multitask and work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Physical stamina is important since lifting up to 50 pounds may be required. This position is a great opportunity to build retail experience while working for a company that values its employees and offers competitive benefits.

Gordon Food Service values its workforce highly and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including profit sharing, 401(k) plans, employee assistance programs, and 24/7 mental health support through ComPsych. Additional benefits include employee discounts and access to a Beneplace Discount Program, contributing to an attractive total compensation package. Eligible employees have access to affordable health insurance, dental and vision plans, short and long-term disability insurance, flexible paid time off options, and paid maternity leave. The company commits to a drug-free and tobacco-free workplace and ensures an equal employment opportunity environment respecting diversity and inclusion. This role is also ideal for anyone motivated to be part of a supportive, respectful, and growth-oriented culture in the retail foodservice sector.