How many employees work at Gordon Food Service?

Gordon Food Service, Inc. has 12,857 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -1.3%.

Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: December 2025

About Gordon Food Service

We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate. We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada. Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee. Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses. We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities. Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

As of December 2025

Gordon Food Service
workforce metrics

Headcount

12.9k

Avg. Salary

$57.7k

Tenure

5.6yr

Growth Rate

-1.3%

Hiring Rate

Attrition Rate

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Employee Headcount

Interactive chart of Gordon Food Service annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.

  • Gordon Food Service total number of employees in 2025 was 12,859, a 1.3% decline from 2024.
  • Gordon Food Service total number of employees in 2024 was 13,026, a 0.1% increase from 2023.
  • Gordon Food Service total number of employees in 2023 was 13,019, a 0.9% increase from 2022.

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Employee Geographic Breakdown

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Employee Role Breakdown

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Employee Compensation

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Active Job Postings

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  • Gordon Food Service active job postings in 2025 was 233, a 20.8% decline from 2024.
  • Gordon Food Service active job postings in 2024 was 287, a 34.8% increase from 2023.
  • Gordon Food Service active job postings in 2023 was 202, a 56.2% decline from 2022.

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