Food Safety & Quality Intern — Paid 12-Week Program

Gordon Food Service; Wyoming (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly Flex Hours

Gordon Food Service Store Discount

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gordon Food Service invites an intern to join the Home Office for a 12-week paid program focused on Food Safety and Quality. You will collaborate with teams across North America and Canada, gaining hands-on experience in product review, supplier qualification, and safety projects.

You will engage in mentorship, networking opportunities, and development workshops, embedding with a team that emphasizes safety, compliance, and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, biology, environmental health and related fields.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher.

Responsibilities

• Product Review: assist in evaluating imported and commodity products to ensure they meet established food safety and quality standards.
• Specification Review and Approval: review and facilitate the approval process for product specifications.
• Supplier Qualification Document Review: examine documentation submitted by suppliers to verify adherence to food safety and quality protocols.
• Food Safety Related Project: contribute to a specific food safety project within the department.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Safety, biology, environmental health and related fields

Job description

Gordon Food Service invites an intern to join the Home Office for a 12-week paid program focused on Food Safety and Quality. You will collaborate with teams across North America and Canada, gaining hands-on experience in product review, supplier qualification, and safety projects.

You will engage in mentorship, networking opportunities, and development workshops, embedding with a team that emphasizes safety, compliance, and real-world impact.