Receptionist

Gordon Food Service

In-person (monday-thursday: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, friday: rotating half-day shifts)
Greeting visitors in person and on the telephone
Answering and referring inquiries
Monitoring visitor access and maintaining security
Gordon Food Service is seeking a Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing excellent customer service and administrative support. The ideal candidate should have experience in a customer-facing role and be proficient in office software, while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor

Job Summary

  • The Receptionist welcomes visitors by greeting them, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries in a polite and informative manner.
  • Provides support with projects and tasks as needed for the Office Services and Human Resources departments.
  • Maintains knowledge and follows best practices of GFS security, safety procedures and physical access safeguards and conveys this information to other team members and on-site visitors.

Matching Summary

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Gordon Food Service is seeking a Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing excellent customer service and administrative support. The ideal candidate should have experience in a customer-facing role and be proficient in office software, while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Greeting visitors in person and on the telephone
  • Answering and referring inquiries
  • Monitoring visitor access and maintaining security
  • Maintaining a professional atmosphere
  • Treating customers and employees with kindness and respect

Nice-to-have

  • Maintaining knowledge of corporate structure
  • Conveying information to team members
  • Following best practices of GFS security and safety

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of experience in an administrative, clerical, or customer-facing role
  • Two or more years of dedicated receptionist or switchboard experience is strongly preferred
  • High school diploma required
  • Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to speak and listen effectively
  • Ability to interact with people from all backgrounds
  • Skilled at navigating a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions

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