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Recruiter roles sit at the intersection of human resources, business development, and workforce strategy, making them a strong CPT match for students in HR management, industrial-organizational psychology, or business programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before you start, and the work must connect directly to your degree curriculum.
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INTRODUCTION
Welcome to Gordon Food Service! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. See below for 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...
Looking to build connections, careers, and a future at one of North America's largest food service distributors? Do this and more as a Gordon Food Service intern at our Home Office!
Our 12-week paid internship program offers firsthand experience and meaningful projects that have an impact on our business. Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals receiving mentorship, professional development, and networking opportunities that will expose you to various aspects of our industry.
Build Connections By:
Working alongside our Talent Acquisition team that serves our customers, employees, and partners across North America and Canada. Collaborating with other Gordon Food Service interns and employees in the following areas:
- Communications
- Finance
- Accounting
- Human Resources
- IT
- Marketing & Merchandising
- Supply Chain
- Sales
Build a Career:
In the Talent Acquisition department by:
- Supporting various business units across USD and Shared Services
- Supporting full-cycle recruitment by sourcing candidate pipelines and conducting initial phone screens for high-volume and specialized positions across US Distribution.
- Coordinating and scheduling virtual/in-person interview blocks, ensuring seamless communication and a positive experience for all candidates.
- Assisting with job fair preparations, and social media recruitment campaigns to boost employer branding.
- Maintaining candidate tracking, log interview feedback, and contribute to process improvement projects within the TA function.
Build the Future by:
Being an intern at Gordon Food Service, North America's largest family-owned broadline food service distributor and working alongside our department by:
- Attending unique networking opportunities in and outside the office.
- Engaging in our mentorship program
- Shadowing jobs across the organization to explore your career path potential
- Participating in Gordon Food Services’ community and stewardship efforts
- Developing personal and professional skills through workshops about communication, LinkedIn, presenting, and more
- Embedding directly with a team that treats AI as a core collaborator. You will gain hands-on experience using and developing intelligent systems to deliver real-world business impact
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Meet the following qualifications to be considered for our 2027 internship program:
- Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Industrial / Organizational Psychology, Communications or related field.
- Must be authorized to work in the US.
- Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Taking advantage of our competitive benefits package including:
- Paid Weekly
- Flex Hours
- Gordon Food Service Store Discount
- Employee Assistance Program
Ready to start building? Apply today!
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, 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 talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.
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Get Access To All JobsRecruiter CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a recruiter role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program directly covers talent acquisition, HR management, or organizational behavior and your school's DSO confirms the connection. Generic business degrees sometimes require additional documentation showing the role integrates with your curriculum. Programs in industrial-organizational psychology, HR management, or workforce development align most cleanly with recruiter CPT authorizations.
Can I do CPT at a staffing agency as a recruiter?
Yes, staffing agencies are among the more CPT-accessible employers for recruiter roles because they regularly hire interns and co-ops. Your I-20 will list the agency as the employer of record. Confirm the work location and job duties match what the agency submits to your DSO, since discrepancies can trigger compliance questions with USCIS later.
How do I find recruiter roles where employers understand CPT?
Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers with work authorization filing history, which signals familiarity with student visa structures. When you reach HR, ask directly whether they've hired F-1 students on CPT before. Employers who've done it before will already have an I-9 process for EAD-based authorization and won't require you to educate them from scratch.
Does CPT as a recruiter affect my OPT or H-1B eligibility?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so track your cumulative CPT hours carefully with your DSO. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, doesn't affect OPT. For H-1B visa purposes, recruiter roles need to meet the specialty occupation standard, which requires a directly related degree field rather than any bachelor's degree.
What documents does my employer need to hire me on CPT as a recruiter?
Your employer needs your updated I-20 with CPT authorization, your F-1 visa, your passport, and your I-94 arrival record for I-9 completion. The CPT authorization on your I-20 functions as your EAD equivalent. Your employer does not file anything with USCIS for CPT. Make sure your I-20 start date matches your first day of work exactly, since a mismatch is an I-9 violation.