Restaurant Support Team Contractors (Colombia Residents), Earthquake Relief
Restaurant Support Team Contractors (Earthquake Relief) - Immediate and Temporary Positions
Be First to Feed - Serving Meals with Purpose in Times of Need.
When disaster strikes, food is more than a meal; it is relief, comfort, and connection. At World Central Kitchen (WCK), we believe in the power of food to heal and restore. Our teams respond to emergencies with the urgency of a first responder and the heart of a chef.
Our Distribution Response Corps manages the critical logistics that get hot meals from kitchens to communities, fast, safely, and with dignity.
We are looking for experienced logistics and operations professionals ready to deploy into active emergency responses and keep our distribution network running on the ground.
Preferred Location(s): Based in Colombia. Deployment at various WCK Response Sites within the borders of Colombia, closest proximity to your primary city or posted location:
- Manizales
- Pereira
Duration: We are looking for candidates available for immediate deployment. Contract term positions vary depending on need and length of activation with the opportunity for renewal, offering a unique chance to support WCK's responses.
Rates: Contract rates are based on experience and location; contract rates are included only when on rotation or activation.
Reports To: Response Distribution Manager
What You Will Do
- Plan and manage last-mile delivery routes and fleet operations for meals, water, fruit, and other food and non-food items distributed alongside prepared meals.
- Set up and run temporary distribution sites in challenging field environments.
- Coordinate with local teams, partners, and volunteers to scale operations efficiently.
- Track inventory, delivery numbers, and site performance in real time across all product types.
- Ensure food safety and handling standards are met throughout transport and distribution.
- Document and report on field operations to support decision-making.
Requirements
What We Are Looking For
- Background in logistics, supply chain, fleet operations, or field coordination.
- Experience managing high-volume delivery or distribution operations.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Tech fluency with Google Workspace, Slack, and Airtable.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, resource-limited environments.
- Bilingual fluency is highly preferred.
- Must be local and already based in Colombia.
Inclusion in this Talent Network is not a guarantee of deployment. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview process prior to any activation.
Additional Information:
Working Conditions: This role requires the ability to work in high-stress, ambiguous environments. Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions are essential.
Benefits
Why Join the Distribution Team?
- Be a part of a global movement that feeds hope one plate at a time.
- Work on diverse activations around the world: hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and humanitarian crises.
- Join a tight knit, mission-driven team where your distribution talent becomes a tool for impact.
- Learn, grow, and serve communities with dignity and respect.
WCK is an ambitious, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. Working at WCK often requires long and nontraditional hours. Everyone's role is to directly or indirectly feed people with urgency when disasters strike – even on weekends and holidays.
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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Address, Resume
- Do you have experience in food service, culinary operations, or restaurant management? yes / no
- Do you have experience working directly with restaurants or kitchens to scale meal production? yes / no
- Do you have experience in logistics, supply chain, fleet operations, or field distribution? yes / no
- Do you have any knowledge of food safety standards related to transport and handling of prepared meals? yes / no
- Do you have experience setting up and operating sites in challenging field environments? yes / no
- Are you able to deploy with less than 24 hours notice? yes / no
- Please note: This position could require driving during the activation. Do you currently have a valid Driver's License? yes / no
- Are you willing to work in austere field conditions (limited water, electricity, or communications)? yes / no
- Are you able to work in various environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain)? yes / no
- Capable of lifting 50 lbs and standing or walking for extended periods of time. yes / no
- Are you currently legally authorized to work in Colombia without visa sponsorship? yes / no
- Where do you currently live in Colombia and is considered your primary residence? (City/Region)
- Are you within a short commuting distance of at least one of the locations posted? yes / no
- What is your closest airport?
- Do you have a valid passport? yes / no
- Please list any languages you read, write, and speak and include your proficiency.
- If you have contracted or deployed before as a WCK Response Corps member, please list how many times you have been deployed and specify which activations. written answer
- If contracted, when could you start?
- Please briefly describe your flexibility and availability. written answer
- Can we contact you on WhatsApp or via text? yes / no
- What is the best number to reach you on?
- Please acknowledge and confirm your understanding that we may conduct a comprehensive background check, including criminal history, employment and education verification, and credit history, as part of the application process. To help ensure the safety of our communities and our teams, our selection process can include reference and background checks, subject to any legal or regulatory requirements. Please note offers of contract employment at WCK may be contingent upon clear results of a background check. yes / no
- Do you understand this is an immediate and temporary, project-based contract position with no guarantee of continued employment? yes / no
- Please be aware and acknowledge, contract rates for response activations can range depending on experience and location. yes / no
- What is your expected daily rate? (local currency) written answer
- Where did you hear about this opportunity? If you were directly referred, please provide the name of the person who referred you.