Kitchen Engagement Lead: Volunteers & Lunch Program

BB4CK; Calgary; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

RRSP matching

Paid vacation

Professional development support

Parking

Job summary

BB4CK in Calgary is hiring a Kitchen Engagement Coordinator to support daily lunch production and foster a welcoming, inclusive kitchen culture. You will build relationships with volunteers, ensure safe operations under AHS guidelines, and help maintain engaging community programs across BB4CK’s kitchen and volunteer teams.

The role is full-time in the central kitchen, with a 40-hour workweek and weekend shifts as needed. Training and team collaboration are emphasized.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in kitchen operations, volunteer coordination, community programming, or related field.
• Experience supporting diverse groups of volunteers or community members.
• Valid Food Safety Certification, or willingness to obtain it shortly after hire.
• Experience in a safety-focused environment, hospitality, or non-profit work is an asset.
• Group facilitation experience is an asset.
• Comfortable learning digital tools and using basic systems to maintain accurate records and support operations.
• Experience with volunteer management software is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, respectful relationships with volunteers, fostering belonging and shared purpose.
• Welcome, orient, and support volunteers through 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.
• Coordinate volunteer workflows, food prep, assembly, and clean-up.
• Maintain safe and organized workspaces per BB4CK kitchen standards and Alberta Health Services requirements.
• Reinforce safe food-handling procedures, storage practices, and daily temperature checks.
• Assist with stock rotation, deliveries, equipment care, and ongoing operational improvements.
• Lead and maintain assigned operational areas, making day-to-day adjustments within frameworks.
• Provide occasional support with delivery of lunches.
• Maintain records, including volunteer attendance, shift notes, and kitchen logs.
• Communicate with volunteers and team members via email, Teams, and systems.
• Contribute to updates of kitchen processes, tools, and documentation.

Skills

Volunteer coordination

Kitchen operations

Community programming

Hospitality

Education

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Volunteer management software

Job description

BB4CK in Calgary is hiring a Kitchen Engagement Coordinator to support daily lunch production and foster a welcoming, inclusive kitchen culture. You will build relationships with volunteers, ensure safe operations under AHS guidelines, and help maintain engaging community programs across BB4CK’s kitchen and volunteer teams.

The role is full-time in the central kitchen, with a 40-hour workweek and weekend shifts as needed. Training and team collaboration are emphasized.