Officer, Student Nutrition Programs, Central Bulk and Foundation Communications

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Toronto seeks a Student Nutrition Program Officer to oversee food orders and inventory for programs serving over 70,000 students. The ideal candidate has a relevant diploma and experience in food services or nutrition management. This role offers a salary between $43,700 and $50,021, with a benefits package and opportunities for renewal of term contracts.

Benefits

Health benefits package

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for renewal of contract

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years related work experience in nutrition management or food services.
• Practical experience in coordinating a Student Nutrition Program is an asset.
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a car is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support daily oversight of Bulk local school food orders.
• Ensure quality of centralized processes through communication.
• Coordinate and verify accuracy of deliveries to local schools.

Skills

Strong communications and interpersonal skills

Experience in community-led nutrition or food projects

Ability to work within a diverse community

Proficiency in a second language

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Two-year College Diploma in Food or Nutrition Management

Combination of education and experience in food services

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).

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