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Restaurant Support Team Contractors (Earthquake Relief) - Immediate and Temporary Positions
Be First to Feed - Serving Meals with Purpose in Times of Need.

When disaster strikes, food is more than a meal; it is relief, comfort, and connection. At World Central Kitchen (WCK), we believe in the power of food to heal and restore. Our teams respond to emergencies with the urgency of a first responder and the heart of a chef.

Our Distribution Response Corps manages the critical logistics that get hot meals from kitchens to communities, fast, safely, and with dignity.

We are looking for experienced logistics and operations professionals ready to deploy into active emergency responses and keep our distribution network running on the ground.

Preferred Location(s): Based in Colombia. Deployment at various WCK Response Sites within the borders of Colombia, closest proximity to your primary city or posted location:

• Manizales
• Pereira

Duration: We are looking for candidates available for immediate deployment. Contract term positions vary depending on need and length of activation with the opportunity for renewal, offering a unique chance to support WCK's responses.

Rates: Contract rates are based on experience and location; contract rates are included only when on rotation or activation.

Reports To: Response Distribution Manager

What You Will Do

• Plan and manage last-mile delivery routes and fleet operations for meals, water, fruit, and other food and non-food items distributed alongside prepared meals.
• Set up and run temporary distribution sites in challenging field environments.
• Coordinate with local teams, partners, and volunteers to scale operations efficiently.
• Track inventory, delivery numbers, and site performance in real time across all product types.
• Ensure food safety and handling standards are met throughout transport and distribution.
• Document and report on field operations to support decision-making.

What We Are Looking For

• Background in logistics, supply chain, fleet operations, or field coordination.
• Experience managing high-volume delivery or distribution operations.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Tech fluency with Google Workspace, Slack, and Airtable.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure, resource-limited environments.
• Bilingual fluency is highly preferred.
• Must be local and already based in Colombia.

Inclusion in this Talent Network is not a guarantee of deployment. Selected candidates will be contacted for an interview process prior to any activation.

Additional Information:

Working Conditions: This role requires the ability to work in high-stress, ambiguous environments. Flexibility and adaptability to changing conditions are essential.

Why Join the Distribution Team?

• Be a part of a global movement that feeds hope one plate at a time.
• Work on diverse activations around the world: hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and humanitarian crises.
• Join a tight knit, mission-driven team where your distribution talent becomes a tool for impact.
• Learn, grow, and serve communities with dignity and respect.

WCK is an ambitious, fast-paced, entrepreneurial organization. Working at WCK often requires long and nontraditional hours. Everyone's role is to directly or indirectly feed people with urgency when disasters strike – even on weekends and holidays.