Make a meaningful impact every day!

If you're passionate about food sustainability, reducing waste, and making a difference in your community, we want to hear from you. The Central Okanagan Food Bank (COFB) is seeking a Food Rescue Coordinator to lead and support our food rescue program. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic, quick-paced environment, values teamwork, and enjoys creating systems that benefit the greater good.

About the Role

As the Food Rescue Coordinator, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations of our food rescue program. You'll work closely with staff, volunteers, and local food partners to ensure rescued food is sorted, stored, and distributed efficiently and safely. This role combines hands-on leadership with logistical oversight and contributes directly to our mission of building a healthy, hunger-free community.

You will work closely with the Food Rescue Lead to meet operational objectives and ensure the timely distribution of food rescue through all COFB programs.

Key Responsibilities

- Create a positive, respectful, and productive working atmosphere for staff and volunteers.
- Oversee quality control for all food rescue including perishable and non-perishable, ensuring freshness, food safety, and timely distribution.
- Implement and monitor standard operating procedures for all food rescue activities.
- Train and supervise staff and volunteers in food handling, sorting, and storage best practices.
- Lead volunteer activities focused on food rescue and engage volunteers to build greater awareness and understanding of food rescue initiatives.




- Monitor inventory in warehouse and walk-in coolers and freezers, following FIFO (First-In-First-Out) standards to ensure seamless logistics and distribution of food across all COFB programs and locations.
- Collaborate with Distribution Coordinator ensuring hamper build supplies and market are fully stocked and prepared for daily distribution activities.
- Coordinate warehouse packing and logistics for in house and satellite COFB programs
- Manage and coordinate our Partner Agency Program transactions
- Collaborate with Food Education Lead to align rescued food with commercial kitchen and educational initiatives
- Support the Food Rescue Lead and act on their behalf in their absence.

What We're Looking For

- Leadership experience in an operational environment.
- A people-first approach to leadership and communication.
- Experience in food handling, logistics, or operations is a strong asset.
- Familiarity with food safety guidelines and organization.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other standard office software.
- Physically able to lift and move 30-40 pounds regularly as part of the role.
- Willingness to operate a pallet jack and forklift
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing needs.




- Initiative and a proactive approach to work — someone who notices what needs to be done and acts.
- Valid BC Class 5 driver’s licence and a clean driver’s abstract.

Who You Are

- You're someone who sees the bigger picture but also pays close attention to the details.
- You enjoy building systems and processes that make operations run smoothly.
- You care deeply about reducing food waste, helping people, and supporting your community.
- You are a hands-on leader and work to motivate and support your team members
- You thrive in a fast-paced working environment and react quickly to changing priorities or circumstances

Why Join Us
- Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference.
- A supportive team environment that valves innovation, compassion, and impact.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.

How To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you're passionate about food sustainability and community impact.

Join us in feeding hope and reducing waste. Together, we can build a healthier future.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Tuesday-Saturday

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Work Location: In person Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance

Location:
- Kelowna, BC V1X 4H7 (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Food Rescue Coordinator (Kelowna)
🏢 Central Okanagan Food Bank
📍 Kelowna