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Part Time Freezer/Store Associate

Gordon Food Service · Champaign, IL · $15.00–$17.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Mar 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What part-time availability can you offer, including Saturdays and Sundays?

What they are checking: Whether their schedule fits the store's needs, which is the first thing a part-time hire must match.

Tell me about a time you gave a customer great service.

What they are checking: Whether they naturally care about customers, which the store treats as its top priority.

Tell me about a time you made a mistake at work. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they own their mistakes honestly and learn from them.

What would you do

This is a part-time role covering both the freezer and the sales floor. How do you switch between stocking and helping customers?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance tasks and put the customer first without letting stocking fall behind.

A small restaurant owner needs a large frozen order quickly. How would you help them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the store serves food service operators who buy in bulk and need fast help.

You notice frozen product sitting out on a cart in the aisle. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative to protect product quality even when it is not their mess.

About the work

How do you stay comfortable and safe working in a freezer for part of your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how to dress and take breaks properly for cold work.

How do you make sure older frozen product sells before newer product?

What they are checking: Whether they know first-in, first-out rotation, which reduces waste and keeps product safe.

How do you keep shelves faced and freezers organized during a busy day?

What they are checking: Whether they keep the floor neat and shoppable without being told.

How do you lift heavy cases safely, especially when they're cold and slippery?

What they are checking: Whether they know safe lifting habits so they can do the job without getting hurt.

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The full job description

As published by Gordon Food Service.

Gordon Food Service Store LLC Location: 502 W Town Center Blvd, Champaign, IL, 61822-1393 Now Hiring! Pay: $15-17/hr • Store Hours - Monday through Saturday 7AM-8PM ; Sunday 9AM-6PM • Holidays Off - We are CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day and Easter. • Advancement - High internal promotion rate and development programs available! Gordon Food Service prides ourselves on the competitive wages and benefits offered: • Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan • Employee Assistance Programs • ComPsych 24/7 Mental Health Support • Employee Discounts - 10% off your purchases • Beneplace Discount Program ​ Eligible employees can also take advantage of: • Affordable Health Insurance • Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance • Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance • PTO and Flex time • Company Note Savings Program • 12 Week - 100% Paid Maternity Leave • Free Health Management Resources and Programs Gordon Food Service Store, the retail division of Gordon Food Service, offers the fast pace of retail in an environment that lets you balance your life and foster development for future growth. Our 170+ stores are the primary supplier for many small food service operators, families, non-profit organizations, caterers and so much more! Come help us champion a “Customer is King” environment and see why we set the bar for customer satisfaction in the retail industry! As a Part Time Freezer/Store Associate you bring fun into our store! No 2 days are ever the same - a great opportunity to learn and even greater opportunity for advancement! Does this sound like you? • At least 18 years of age • Spend the majority of your day in a freezer/cooler environment • Perform regular cashier/stock/store duties when needed • Able to provide superior customer service • Posses strong organizational skills • Able to multitask • Work on your own or within a team • Basic math and computer skills • High school graduate or equivalent (GED) • Able to lift up to 50 lbs. 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.

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