Join Us in Making a Difference, One Lunch at a Time

Do you enjoy working in a community-focused kitchen and helping volunteers feel welcome and confident in their roles?

BB4CK is seeking a warm, adaptable Kitchen Engagement Coordinator to join our team in a permanent, full-time role (40 hours per week).

In this hands-on role, you'll support the daily production of nutritious lunches for kids across Calgary and help create an inclusive setting where volunteers can contribute meaningfully.

If you bring compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to BB4CK’s values, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids (BB4CK) is a community-funded non-profit organization that has been working for 35 years to make sure kids across Calgary have access to the food they need.

Together with the BB4CK community — donors, volunteers, school staff, and partners — we care for kids and families year-round. We work across the food insecurity spectrum by preparing and delivering lunches to children in schools and summer camps, offering families a dignified choice through grocery cards, and advocating for systemic change in Calgary's emergency food sector.

Our vision: A future where communities ensure no kids go hungry.

Our mission: Connect and inspire people to take meaningful action to feed and care for kids.

Position Overview

The Kitchen Engagement Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and principle-aligned environment in the BB4CK Central Kitchen. This role supports the daily operations of the lunch program by building strong relationships with volunteers, ensuring safe, efficient kitchen operations, and fostering a sense of community and purpose.





The KEC helps volunteers feel supported, prepared, and connected to BB4CK’s vision while contributing to producing and distributing nutritious lunches for kids across Calgary. The role works closely with the Central Kitchen Team, Volunteer Engagement Team, and other internal partners to support food safety, efficient workflows, and positive volunteer experiences. Kitchen practices are guided by BB4CK standards and Alberta Health Services (AHS) requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Volunteer Coordination & Support

- Build strong, respectful relationships with volunteers, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose.
- Welcome, orient, and support volunteers through their daily tasks, ensuring clarity and confidence.
- Communicate inclusively and in keeping with BB4CK’s principles.
- Identify and elevate volunteer needs or concerns to the Team Lead or Volunteer Engagement Team.
- Support volunteer recognition efforts within the kitchen environment.

Kitchen Operations

- Support the daily production of nutritious lunches by coordinating volunteer workflows, food prep, assembly, and clean-up.
- Maintain safe and organized workspaces in accordance with BB4CK kitchen standards and Alberta Health Services (AHS) requirements.
- Support and reinforce safe food-handling procedures, storage practices,



and daily temperature checks in accordance with BB4CK practices and Alberta Health Services (AHS) requirements.
- Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, equipment care, and ongoing operational improvements.
- Lead and maintain assigned operational areas (e.g., delivery workflows, snack processes, or other kitchen systems), making day-to-day adjustments and decisions within established frameworks.
- Provide occasional support with the delivery of lunches, as required.

Community Building & Engagement

- Cultivate a warm, positive atmosphere that reflects dignity, inclusion, and connection.
- Support volunteers in understanding BB4CK's impact, mission, and community-focused approach.
- Help create opportunities for shared learning, reflection, and team connection.
- Support kitchen tours, group volunteer sessions, and community engagement activities.

Administration & Communication

- Maintain accurate records, including volunteer attendance, shift notes, and kitchen logs.
- Support communication with volunteers and team members through email, Teams, and operational systems.
- Contribute to updates of kitchen processes, tools, and documentation.
- Participate in team meetings, training, and evaluation activities as required.

Whole Organization

- All employees are expected to contribute to shared organizational priorities and, from time to time, may be asked to support work or initiatives outside of their primary responsibilities. This is part of how we work together to supportBB4CK’s collective mission and priorities, while remaining accountable for the core responsibilities of our individual roles.

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📌 Kitchen Engagement Coordinator (Calgary)
🏢 BB4CK
📍 Calgary