World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen is a food and beverage company.

11-50 employees

Founded 2010

$100K grant

Food and Beverage

Private Company

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Food and Beverage Non Profit

Remote-First Company

This company operates with a remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere.

Open Positions2

Remote: Europe and/or Asia. We are also able to employ candidates who hold existing right to work in the following locations: SpainMalaysiaSingapore+3 more locationsTemporaryHumanitarian disaster reliefPosted

Community Outreach Manager (Temporary Parental Leave Coverage)

Recruit, train, lead, and support community outreach teams, including local hires and Corps members.
Respond to disaster areas within four hours' notice and manage community outreach relief operations in the field or, rarely, remotely.
Assess community needs and food requirements to shape response scope and ensure food reaches beneficiaries efficiently.
Build relationships with local communities, gather beneficiary feedback, and recommend response scale-up or wind-down.
Design and adapt response strategies for high-stress environments affected by natural disasters or conflict.
Coordinate with WCK departments, the Response Director, finance, procurement, and logistics teams.
Share cost projections and support sourcing and timely delivery of materials and supplies.
Provide operational updates, manage activation handovers, and complete after-action reports.

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About World Central Kitchen

World Central Kitchen (WCK) mobilizes with urgency to provide nourishing meals during crises. Founded by Chef José Andrés in 2010, WCK serves millions of meals globally after disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and humanitarian crises. They partner with local organizations, restaurants, and food trucks to efficiently deliver comforting food. WCK strengthens local economies by prioritizing the purchase of local ingredients. This approach not only provides essential nourishment but also restores dignity and hope to affected communities.

How We Work

WCK operates with an "embrace chaos" mindset, making rapid decisions with available information. The team is nimble and adaptive, navigating both predictable and unpredictable situations. Cultural sensitivity is paramount; staff collaborate with diverse communities globally. This is not a remote-first environment for response teams; rapid deployment to crisis zones is essential. Expect a fast-paced, methodical, and supportive work environment.

Technology at World Central Kitchen

WCK leverages technology to manage complex logistics during rapid deployments. They use communication apps like Slack for internal coordination, though switch to low-bandwidth solutions like WhatsApp in areas with limited connectivity. Airtable is crucial for building and scaling operational workflows, enabling local teams to manage budgets, coordinate deliveries, and track orders efficiently. This allows them to quickly match supply with demand, even when dealing with multiple drop-off sites.

Why Join Us

Be part of a global movement that provides millions of meals and restores hope during crises.
Work on diverse activations worldwide, responding to hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and humanitarian emergencies.
Join a mission-driven team where your culinary talent directly impacts communities in need.
Learn, grow, and serve with dignity and respect in high-stakes environments.
Contribute to building resilient food systems with locally led solutions.

Benefits & Perks

Contract rates based on experience and location, included when on rotation or activation.
Opportunities for contract renewal depending on need and activation length.

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