Food Security Specialist

Job Summary : Are you passionate about making nutritious food accessible, youth empowerment, and building inclusive communities? Aunt Leah’s Place is seeking a Food Security Specialist to lead our food programming for youth transitioning from foster care and young mothers at risk of homelessness. Based at our vibrant Resource Centre in New Westminster, you’ll be the heart of our kitchen—planning and preparing healthy meals, coordinating weekly grocery distribution, and managing emergency food supports.

This isn’t just a back-of-house role — we’re looking for someone who enjoys connecting with people, creating a welcoming space, and using food as a way to build trust and community! You’ll work directly with participants, staff, and volunteers in a collaborative, trauma-informed environment where relationships matter as much as recipes.

In this dynamic, hands-on role, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of our food security initiatives, maintain food safety standards, and ensure our programs are nourishing, empowering, and aligned with Aunt Leah’s values.

Reports To : Resource Center & Pre-Employment Lifeskills Program Coordinator

Compensation : $ 24.44 / hr.

Qualifications :

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience working in a kitchen environment preparing and cooking meals
• A valid Class 5 BC driver’s license and clean driver’s abstract

Requirements :

Assets :

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

Essential Functions :

Oversee daily operations of food security initiatives, including the emergency food cupboard and weekly grocery distribution

Ensure the kitchen and food storage areas are clean, organized, and meet all safety and sanitation standards

Participate in ongoing professional development opportunities

Maintain accurate and timely records related to program outcomes, attendance, and inventory

Maintain confidentiality of participant information in accordance with agency policy and applicable privacy laws

This position requires safely lifting and / or carrying up to 50 lbs

Working Conditions :

Living Wage Employer :

As a certified living wage employer, we are committed to compensating our employees a living wage that allows working families to support the healthy development of their children and participate in the social, civic, and cultural lives of their communities. Embracing a living wage policy aligns with our Strategic Goals and provides our staff a great place to work.

We Offer :

A comprehensive benefits package that includes dental, extended health care including vision care and prescription, RRSP matching, generous vacation and personal time package.

To Apply :

Please send your resume and cover letter, quoting Part-time Food Security Specialist in the subject line, to [emailprotected] . Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We encourage qualified people of all gender expressions and identities, sexual orientations, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities to apply if you are interested in supporting our mission and mandate.

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