Officer, Student Nutrition Programs, Central Bulk and Foundation Communications

1155jobs; Toronto; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization in Toronto is seeking a Student Nutrition Program Officer/Bulk Liaison to manage food orders for schools. This role involves coordinating deliveries, maintaining quality, and supporting nutrition programs that serve over 70,000 students daily. The ideal candidate will have experience in nutrition management, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting diverse communities.

Benefits

Health benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related work experience in nutrition management or food services.
• Strong business communications and marketing experience.
• Practical experience managing delivery schedules.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with local school authorities to coordinate food orders and menus.
• Monitor orders, verify delivery accuracy, and provide feedback.
• Engage in supporting associates with updates and event planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition management

Project management

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Food or Nutrition Management

Tools

Online communication platforms

Job description

One (1) Position available
Salary: $43,700 – $50,021

The Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) is a not-for-profit agency, and the official charity of the
Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB). With an operating budget of $9 million provided
through program funding grants from federal, provincial and municipal governments, combined
with public and private donations from sponsors, TCDSB parents and volunteers, the Angel
Foundation assists, inspires and nurtures students through its four pillars of support: Student
Nutrition Programs, School and Guardian Angel Funds, Bursaries and Awards and Student
Leadership.
Reporting to the Coordinator, Student Nutrition Program (SNP), the Student Nutrition Program
Officer/Bulk Liaison (SNPOB) supports the daily and ongoing oversight of Bulk local school food
orders, inventory and communication for AFL-funded Student Nutrition Programs in 20-30 TCDSB
schools. These SNPs serve over 70,000 students daily by delivering over 1.3 million meals per
month in the Greater Toronto Area.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Working together with the AFL SNP Coordinator, Toronto Foundation for Student Success
  (TFSS) Managers, the SNPOB liaises with local school site authorities (principals) to coordinate:
  food items and menus, delivery schedules, and quality experience with central distribution
  parties such as TFSS staff and food distributors;
• Ensures quality of centralized processes with thorough communication and feedback
  regarding food quality and accuracy of food menu quantities in the context of community and
  local needs;
• Coordinates an organized system to monitor initial orders, allow appropriate adjustments,
  verify accuracy of deliveries and provide appropriate local and supplier feedback to enhance
  system productivity and quality across 20-30 school communities. Maintains regular
  communication with assigned SNP site authorities (approximately 60-80 people) to proactively
  troubleshoot and resolve SNP issues through ongoing bi-weekly phone, online check-ins, or inperson site visits, as required;
• Uses coordinated online platforms and paper records to properly coordinate, verify and
  adjudicate the food ordering process and delivery and food use output;
• Engage in other AFL Foundation environments to support associates with updates and event
  planning through a variety of communication and engagement methods;
• Completes other tasks to support coordination and execution of AFL events and programs, as
  requested by the AFL Communications Manager.by a set deadline.

Qualifications:

• A two-year College Diploma in Food or Nutrition Management or a combination of education
  and experience, ideally with a two-year College Diploma in a related field (e.g. Food, Culinary
  or Food Service industry related management);
• Minimum of two (2) years related work experience in:
  • nutrition management or food services in an institutional or publicly-funded
    environment or
  • project management experience managing inventory quality in a fast-paced
    environment;
• In-lieu of college diploma, previous experience and/or established working relationships with
  SNPs in local school environment for TCDSB or other school board, or a Student Nutrition
  Ontario-Toronto partner agency such as Toronto Public Health, Toronto Foundation for
  Student Success or FoodShare;
• Practical experience coordinating a Student Nutrition Program in a community setting would
  be an asset;
• Practical experience managing delivery schedules, accuracy of deliveries and centralized
  ordering systems;
• Business or Institutional communications and marketing experience including web-based and
  social media proficiency;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel;
• Proficiency in a second language in addition to English is an asset;
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a car is an asset.

Individuals must demonstrate the following:

• Strong communications and interpersonal skills to engage with SNP Volunteer Coordinators
  and food suppliers for the successful delivery of their school programs;
• Experience in community-led nutrition or food projects and/or community-based program,
  with demonstrated commitment to principles of food justice and ability to work within a
  diverse community (people of different ages, language capabilities and cultural backgrounds);
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Hours of Work, Compensation and Benefits

• The individual will work 37.5 hours per week.
• This position is located in Toronto and the individual is required to work in-person weekdays at
  the office location, as well as frequently travel to schools and other sites throughout the GTA.
  Working from home is discretionary and not otherwise the norm for this role.
• The AFL follows the TCDSB school calendar with office closures for the Christmas Holidays (2
  weeks), March Break (1 week) and immediately following the first week in July for the summer
  (6 weeks approx.).
• Hours of work are flexible and may involve some early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• A health benefits package is available, with the Foundation paying the cost for family
  coverage.

Note: All positions with the Angel Foundation are one-year, term employment contracts aligned
with the academic school year, as prescribed annually by the Ontario Ministry of Education. The
employment period is from the last week of August to the first week of July. Records of
Employment are issued for non-work/unpaid office closure periods when schools are not in session
as noted above. In keeping with this practice, this position’s contract ends July 3, 2026 with an
opportunity for renewal.

How to Apply: Please submit your application and supporting documents via email by no later than Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Noon) Eastern Time to John Wujek, Executive Director, the Angel
Foundation for Learning at: [e-mail].
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those chosen for an interview will be
acknowledged in writing. The Foundation strives to meet the accommodation needs of persons
with disabilities. Applicants requiring assistance are encouraged to make their needs known in
advance, during the application process.
As an equal opportunity employer, The Angel Foundation for Learning welcomes applications from
individuals who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, including but not
limited to, those who are Indigenous, Black, 2SLGBTQ+, and racialized. You are invited to
voluntarily indicate if you identify as such a person. This information will be kept confidential.

The Angel Foundation is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices
in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).