{"id":596,"date":"2020-12-07T16:41:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T23:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogschapman.wpenginepowered.com\/career\/2020\/12\/07\/thriving-at-golden-state-foods\/"},"modified":"2020-12-07T16:41:17","modified_gmt":"2020-12-07T23:41:17","slug":"thriving-at-golden-state-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.chapman.edu\/career\/2020\/12\/07\/thriving-at-golden-state-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Thriving at Golden State Foods\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you aspire to work in the food industry or are looking for opportunities in food science, biology<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, distribution, or business management, Orange County\u2019s prominent <a href=\"https:\/\/goldenstatefoods.com\/\">Golden State Foods (GSF)<\/a> is a company you want to know<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">!\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GSF is one<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the largest diversified suppliers to the retail industries<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Quick Service Restaurant<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s like\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Chipotle<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and Denny\u2019s!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0With its headquarters\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">located<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0right here in California, GSF employs\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">approximately 6,000<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0associates<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and has several internships and leadership training opportunities for Panthers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fast Facts<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0about\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Golden State Foods\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(GSF)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forbes<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2019<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">America&#8217;s Largest Private Companies<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a02019<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GSF exports products to more than 40 countries on five continents<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">$6.9B in revenue and has 7,000 employees<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">68% of the company\u2019s U.S. workforce is comprised of women and minorities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At a recent panel event with Golden State Foods, industry professionals shared information about the company culture and areas of expertise, internship application, and interview tips<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. They also talked about\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">how their employees are encouraged to grow in their positions and move up in the company.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0The speakers were\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/gianna-salcito-phr-a14984100\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gianna Salcito<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human Resources Manager<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">),\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/melissabvieira\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Melissa Vieira<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Director, Organizational Development), and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/erik-bunte-30017999\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Erik Bunte<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(National Account Manager).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Core Values at GSF<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treat others like you want to be treated<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Make\u00a0the best product<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Give the customer a fair\u00a0deal<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Maintain the highest standards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Grow with Golden States Food<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/goldenstatefoods.com\/careers\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Internship Opportunities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cAs an intern, what you will enjoy is the hands-on experience about learning the functions of the business. We have a wide range of internship opportunities including IT, Human Resources, Manufacturing, Logistics, and many more.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201d \u2013 Mel<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">issa Vieira<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Key Features\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3-months paid internship<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Opportunities in Human Resource, Logistics, IT, Supply Chain, Logistics, Legal Engineering, Food Science and Safety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Must\u00a0graduate with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a degree<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0within one year of internship completion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Leadership Training Opportunities<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This is for recent graduates who are interested in how to become a leader<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in the organization<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. It\u2019s a great building-block to develop your career, especially when you start thinking about what you\u2019re passionate about\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and challenge yourself to explore other roles.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<strong>You will get the chance to learn the foundations of leadership<\/strong><\/span><strong>,\u00a0the dynamics of the business environment, and how to achieve a culture of excellence.<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For recent graduates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open to former interns and internal associates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Relocatable<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9 &#8211; 12 months rotational program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Q&amp;A Session<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: What is the timeline for the internship program?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Generally, our internship programs are within the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">summer,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0but you will find other sectors like the Manufacturing environment with available internships all year round. A great way to keep track is to reach out to us on LinkedIn. You can also follow GSF\u2019s Career Portal to see when new opportunities are posted.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: Do I have to be a former intern or an internal associate to be part of the Leadership Training program or is it open to others?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No, it only opens the door for<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">person,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0but we\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">are still interested in anyone who\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hasn\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0even had\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">logistics<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0experience and is looking for that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">growing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0opportunity.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Q: I\u2019m on active duty in the military and transitioning out next year after a career as a logistics officer. Do you have any internships for the military?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No, we <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">don\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0have a specific program, but we encourage you to apply for either a critical role or a leadership training program.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0always great to reach out if you have any questions\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">about<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0your experience and what roles may be a good fit. 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