Food Safety Quality Assurance Internship

Gordon Food Service•Michigan, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Agriculture, Public Health, Environmental Health, Supply Chain Management or related technical field.
Must be authorized to work in the US.
Must have a 3.0 GPA or higher

Responsibilities

Shadow Frontline Operations: Observe DC receivers, selectors, and packers to review real-time food safety controls.
Audit Document Accuracy: Compare current SOPs, WIs, and policies (cold-chain, temperature monitoring, sanitation, FSMA 204 traceability) against actual practices.
Identify Operational Discrepancies: Flag unofficial workarounds, outdated procedures, and unnecessary operational friction.
Assess Risk & Recommend Revisions: Evaluate safety risks and recommend policy updates or staff retraining.
Audit Matrix Deliverable: Build a "Policy vs. Practice" Gap Analysis Matrix for QA leadership review.
Develop Micro-Learning Content: Create visual job aids, digital quizzes, and short video storyboards from complex SOPs.