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Talent Acquisition Associate jobs on CPT put you inside recruiting operations, sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, and supporting employer branding work that your DSO can tie directly to HR, industrial-organizational psychology, or business degree requirements. Your CPT authorization must name the specific employer and role before your start date.
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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 JobsTalent Acquisition Associate CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Talent Acquisition Associate role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if your degree program includes HR, organizational behavior, workforce management, or a related field, and your DSO can document the curricular tie. The specific duties matter: sourcing, candidate screening, ATS coordination, and onboarding support all map cleanly to HR coursework. Generic administrative duties without a recruiting component are harder to justify.
Can I do CPT at a staffing agency placing candidates for other companies?
CPT authorization names one employer, and that employer must be your direct supervisor and payroll source. If the staffing agency employs you directly and supervises your work, CPT is valid. If you're placed at a client site under a third-party arrangement, your DSO may require clarification on who controls your day-to-day duties before approving.
How do I find Talent Acquisition Associate roles that are open to CPT students?
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Does full-time CPT in a Talent Acquisition role affect my OPT eligibility?
Twelve months or more of full-time CPT exhausts your OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours or fewer per week, doesn't count against OPT. If you're planning to use OPT after graduation, keep your CPT hours part-time or limit full-time CPT to under 12 cumulative months across all employers.
What happens if my CPT end date passes before I finish the internship?
Working past your CPT authorization end date puts you out of status immediately. Your employer can't extend your CPT; only your DSO can authorize a new period, and that requires a new curricular justification tied to an active enrollment term. Get the extension approved before the current end date, not after you've already continued working.