About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship program based at our Home Office. You will join the Category Insights team to work on projects that impact our business. You will gain exposure to various parts of the food service industry while working alongside professionals in the field.
What you'll do#
- Learn internal and syndicated data systems.
- Build your Excel proficiency.
- Participate in team dynamics and interact across different functions.
- Pursue projects to explore category opportunities.
- Create data visualizations of your insights.
- Develop presentation decks to share the data story.
- Embed with a team that uses AI as a core collaborator to develop intelligent systems.
- Attend networking events and engage in a mentorship program.
- Shadow roles across the organization.
- Participate in community and stewardship efforts.
- Develop professional skills through workshops.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor degree program for Business Analytics, Economics, or Business.
- A GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Authorization to work in the US.
Location & details#
- Location: Wyoming, Michigan.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site, full-time.
- Benefits: Paid weekly, flex hours, store discount, and employee assistance program.
About Gordon Food Service
Gordon Food Service is a family-operated broadline food service distributor. Founded in 1897, the company maintains its headquarters in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It supplies food products to operators across the United States and Canada. The organization also runs over 170 retail stores that are open to the public.
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