The Food Hampers and Operations Coordinator supports the daily operation of the food bank by overseeing food hampers, food recovery, warehouse flow, food storage, safety, and site operations. This position works under the direction of the Executive Director and helps ensure food is received, sorted, stored, and distributed in a safe, respectful, and efficient way.
This position is also part of the CVBS leadership team and provides day-to-day support, guidance, and direction to assigned staff and volunteers.
- Oversee daily food hamper operations and food distribution.
- Support food recovery, receiving, sorting, storage, and inventory flow.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe warehouse and food storage areas.
- Monitor food quality, rotation, supplies, and equipment needs.
- Provide day-to-day support and direction to assigned staff and volunteers.
- Help train volunteers in safe, respectful, and consistent procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the Executive Director and other coordinators.
- Bring staffing, safety, facility, or operational concerns to the Executive Director.
Required Qualifications
- Experience in food bank, warehouse, food service, social service, nonprofit, or related work.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work respectfully with guests, volunteers, staff, donors, and community partners.
- Ability to support and guide staff and volunteers in a busy team environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lb / 23 kg.
- Valid Class 5 BC driver’s licence and clean driver’s abstract, or willingness to provide one if required.
- Commitment to food safety, workplace safety, confidentiality, and respectful service
Preferred Qualifications
- FoodSafe certification or willingness to obtain.
- First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
- Experience with inventory, food recovery, warehouse systems, or volunteer coordination.
- Experience working with people experiencing food insecurity, poverty, homelessness, addiction, or other barriers.
This role includes warehouse work, food handling, volunteer support, guest service, and general site operations. It may involve standing, bending, lifting, moving food and supplies, and responding to daily operational needs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Licence/Certification:
- Class 5 Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
