World Central Kitchen

πŸ‘₯ 11-50πŸ’° $100,000 Grant about 1 year agoFood and BeverageNon Profit
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World Central Kitchen is an organization that responds to humanitarian, climate, and community crises by providing meals and building resilient food systems through locally led solutions.

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πŸ“ Washington, D.C., Chicago, Illinois, New Orleans, Louisiana, Atlanta, Georgia, Miami, Florida

🧭 Full-Time

πŸ’Έ 120000.0 - 140000.0 USD per year

πŸ” Humanitarian relief

  • Ability to travel frequently and manage operations in potentially hazardous locations.
  • Masters degree and/or 10+ years of management experience in relevant fields.
  • Strong training and coaching skills with experience in diverse team leadership.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; cultural sensitivity.
  • Physical fitness and mental resilience to handle demanding situations.
  • Fluency in English, with additional languages preferred.

  • Respond within four (4) hours to manage relief operations on the ground or remotely.
  • Direct teams, including Culinary, Distribution, Community Outreach, and Logistics.
  • Ensure streamlined implementation of relief activities aligned with WCK’s values.
  • Build and train local teams to meet human capacity needs.
  • Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration for efficient operation.
  • Complete After-Action Reports following activations.

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πŸ“ Washington, District of Columbia, Chicago, Illinois, New Orleans, Louisiana, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia

🧭 Full-Time

πŸ’Έ 80000.0 - 100000.0 USD per year

πŸ” Culinary, humanitarian relief

  • Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent preferred, or 5+ years of experience in management roles.
  • Experience in leading large teams in challenging environments.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal resources.
  • Willingness to work in austere conditions.
  • Fluency in English required; proficiency in other languages is desirable.

  • Respond within four (4) hours notice to disaster areas to manage culinary relief operations.
  • Lead field teams ensuring strategic implementation of relief activities.
  • Recruit, onboard, train culinary teams including local hires.
  • Manage high-volume kitchens, ensuring culturally appropriate meals.
  • Liaise with procurement and logistics for efficient supply sourcing.
  • Complete After-Action Reports for process improvement.

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πŸ“ Spain, United Kingdom, Portugal, Greece, Italy

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πŸ” Humanitarian aid

  • Ability to spend up to 70% of time in the field and travel to remote locations.
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant experience in management.
  • Experience leading and coaching teams in challenging environments.
  • Strong negotiation and decision-making skills during crises.
  • Physical fitness and stamina for long hours in extreme climates.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in additional languages is a plus.
  • Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse groups.

  • Respond within four hours to disaster areas managing relief operations.
  • Lead and manage field teams specializing in community outreach.
  • Design and implement adaptable response strategies.
  • Recruit, onboard, train and manage community outreach teams.
  • Gather feedback and maintain relationships with community members.
  • Collaborate with all WCK departments and provide regular updates.
  • Complete the After-Action Report process after activations.

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πŸ“ Washington, District of Columbia, New Orleans, Louisiana, Chicago, Illinois, Miami, Florida, Atlanta, Georgia

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πŸ’Έ 80000.0 - 100000.0 USD per year

πŸ” Humanitarian aid and disaster response

  • Ability to spend up to 70% of the time in the field short activation durations.
  • Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport or be willing to relocate.
  • Willing to travel frequently to remote locations.
  • Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent preferred, or 5+ years in management roles.
  • Experience in leading large teams in dynamic environments.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal resources.
  • Willingness to work in austere living conditions.
  • Exhibit calmness in crisis situations and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Strong physical fitness and mental resilience.
  • Fluency in English is required; proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is desirable.

  • Respond within four (4) hours to manage relief operations at disaster areas.
  • Lead and manage field teams in distribution systems and meal allocation.
  • Design adaptable response strategies for high-stress environments.
  • Recruit, onboard, and train distribution teams.
  • Provide updates on operations to the Response Director.
  • Collaborate with WCK departments for effective activation support.
  • Ensure transitions between field leaders are smooth.
  • Complete After-Action Reports to improve processes.
  • Develop effective processes for meal delivery and manage dynamic distribution plans.
  • Research and manage food vendor partnerships, ensuring compliance and alignment with guidelines.
  • Review and approve supplier invoices.
  • Manage meal distribution using various transportation methods.
  • Share cost projections for operations with finance.
  • Source materials and ensure timely delivery.
  • Recruit and train distribution teams, providing mentorship and feedback.
  • Build relationships with local communities.

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πŸ“ South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya

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πŸ” Humanitarian aid

  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of management experience in fast-paced environments such as culinary, military, or emergency response.
  • Experience leading and training large teams in challenging situations.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal resources and travel frequently.
  • Physical fitness and mental resilience to cope with demanding tasks and environments.
  • Cultural awareness and sensitivity towards local communities.

  • Respond within four (4) hours notice to manage relief operations as Culinary Manager.
  • Lead and manage culinary teams to implement relief activities aligned with WCK’s values.
  • Design and implement adaptable strategies in high-stress environments affected by disasters.
  • Recruit, train, and manage culinary staff, consulting on response scope and operations.
  • Provide updates on operations to ensure transparent information sharing.
  • Ensure smooth transitions between activation phases and manage the After-Action Report process.

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πŸ“ Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Chile, Brazil

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πŸ” Humanitarian

  • Ability to spend up to 70% of time in the field.
  • Must live within one (1) hour of an international airport or be willing to relocate.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to remote or hazardous locations.
  • Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of relevant management experience.
  • Experience in leading, training, and coaching large teams.
  • Ability to work independently under austere conditions.
  • Fluency in English; proficiency in Spanish, French, or Portuguese is desirable.

  • Respond within four (4) hours notice to a disaster area as Community Outreach Manager.
  • Lead and manage field teams for community outreach and engagement.
  • Design and implement adaptable response strategies in high-stress environments.
  • Recruit, train, and manage community outreach teams.
  • Provide updates on operations and ensure collaboration with all WCK departments.
  • Scout community needs and manage the scope of food aid response.
  • Work with finance and logistics for operations efficiency.

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