Top Benefits
About the role
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary:
Serves as a subject matter expert and face of the Nutrition Resource Centre (NRC) for healthcare customers and GFS employees within designated region, on anything relating to institutional food service. The Regional RD would be the liaison and champion of customer needs within GFS by developing and utilizing tools to support customers.
Location:
The successful candidate must be able to commute to either the Milton or Ajax Distribution Center, as required. This position also involves occasional travel for meetings, training sessions, or customer visits.
Job Type:
Full-time, Temporary (18-month contract)
What We Offer :
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
- FULL flex benefits program
- Family culture and advancement opportunities
Essential Functions:
- Customer consultations and supports in their food service operation through the use of NRC tools and resources.
- Developments and enhancements of NRC tools and services to meet customer needs.
- Point of contact for NRC regarding any regional sales scenarios: pitches, bids, food shows, etc.
- Helps increase sales efficiency through the promotion and training on NRC tools and activities.
- Shares and disseminates knowledge across GFS business units and divisions to improve best-practices.
- Leads Cycle Menu Management (CMM) demos to cycle menu customers.
- Delivers all individualized, custom CMM training and support when warranted. E.g., onboarding a large chain, working with unique customer requests not covered by generic training, etc.
- Works with the NRC Diet Technicians to develop the regional cycle menu(s).
- Prepares and delivers presentations on topics of interest for healthcare food service, including quarterly webinars and external speaking opportunities.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field through networking and education events.
- Second level support for customer inquiries to the NRC hotline and email address.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Dietetics or a related field required
- Certification or License as a Registered Dietitian required
- Two or more years of previous food service experience in healthcare or corrections preferred. In lieu of the experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
- Experience with recipe and menu management software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A strong sense of customer service
- Good attention to detail
- Must have ability to prepare and deliver presentations
- Resourceful in finding creative solutions to food service problems
- Ability to work independently while also part of a broader team
- Bilingual in English/French an asset
- Food handlers certificate an asset
Equipment / Tools / Technology:
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.
- Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Groups)
- Desktop or laptop computer
- Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
About Gordon Food Service
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Top Benefits
About the role
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you...
Position Summary:
Serves as a subject matter expert and face of the Nutrition Resource Centre (NRC) for healthcare customers and GFS employees within designated region, on anything relating to institutional food service. The Regional RD would be the liaison and champion of customer needs within GFS by developing and utilizing tools to support customers.
Location:
The successful candidate must be able to commute to either the Milton or Ajax Distribution Center, as required. This position also involves occasional travel for meetings, training sessions, or customer visits.
Job Type:
Full-time, Temporary (18-month contract)
What We Offer :
- Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and EAP Benefits after 30 days of employment
- FULL flex benefits program
- Family culture and advancement opportunities
Essential Functions:
- Customer consultations and supports in their food service operation through the use of NRC tools and resources.
- Developments and enhancements of NRC tools and services to meet customer needs.
- Point of contact for NRC regarding any regional sales scenarios: pitches, bids, food shows, etc.
- Helps increase sales efficiency through the promotion and training on NRC tools and activities.
- Shares and disseminates knowledge across GFS business units and divisions to improve best-practices.
- Leads Cycle Menu Management (CMM) demos to cycle menu customers.
- Delivers all individualized, custom CMM training and support when warranted. E.g., onboarding a large chain, working with unique customer requests not covered by generic training, etc.
- Works with the NRC Diet Technicians to develop the regional cycle menu(s).
- Prepares and delivers presentations on topics of interest for healthcare food service, including quarterly webinars and external speaking opportunities.
- Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field through networking and education events.
- Second level support for customer inquiries to the NRC hotline and email address.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree in Dietetics or a related field required
- Certification or License as a Registered Dietitian required
- Two or more years of previous food service experience in healthcare or corrections preferred. In lieu of the experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
- Experience with recipe and menu management software
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A strong sense of customer service
- Good attention to detail
- Must have ability to prepare and deliver presentations
- Resourceful in finding creative solutions to food service problems
- Ability to work independently while also part of a broader team
- Bilingual in English/French an asset
- Food handlers certificate an asset
Equipment / Tools / Technology:
- Knowledge of spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, email and internet software applications.
- Google Apps (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Drive, Sites, Groups)
- Desktop or laptop computer
- Networked printer/copier/facsimile machine
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for the next stage will be contacted. Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer who strives to provide an inclusive work environment that involves everyone and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to any enumerated or analogous grounds of discrimination, including race, religious beliefs, colour, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, age, ancestry, place of origin, marital status, source of income, family status, sexual orientation or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talentcanada@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
About Gordon Food Service
We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.