Gordon Food Service

Interview Prep: Gordon Food Service

From Broken Champions · brokenchampions.com/resources

Know the company

Look it up before you go: ______________________________________________

Jobs they often hire for: cook, prep cook, dishwasher, cashier, server, crew member

Good to know: Family-owned and based in Michigan, with distribution centers and retail stores in Indiana.

What to bring

• State ID or driver's license
• Social Security card (or other I-9 document)
• 3 copies of your resume
• A list of 3 references with phone numbers
• A pen and this sheet
• The Federal Bonding info below, in case they worry about hiring someone with a record
• Food handler card if you have one

What to wear

Neat and clean: dark pants, a clean plain shirt, non-slip shoes if you have them. Hair pulled back.

Questions they may ask

1. Tell me about yourself.
2. Why do you want to work here?
3. Do you have a criminal record? Tell me about it.
4. Why is there a gap in your work history?
5. When can you start?
6. Can you work nights, weekends, and holidays?
7. How do you handle a rush or an upset customer?
8. Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team.

When they ask about your record

Keep it under 30 seconds, be honest, and bring it back to the job. If your record was expunged, you may answer about the expunged part as if it never happened.

Questions to ask them

1. What does a normal shift look like?
2. How soon can I start?
3. Is there room to move up to shift lead?
4. What would make someone great in this job?
5. What are the next steps, and when should I follow up?

Federal Bonding Program (free for the employer)

Insures the employer against theft or dishonesty for your first 6 months, $5,000 to $25,000, at no cost and no deductible. Indiana coordinator: 317-232-3623 · Fbonding@dwd.in.gov

After the interview

• Thank them before you leave, and ask when you should follow up.
• Call or email a thank-you within 24 hours.
• Tell us how it went: admin@brokenchampions.com. Your report helps the next person.

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