JOB DESCRIPTION

This Role Has Impact.

The “Food for All” Program In-School Ambassadors are brand new roles at Nutrition for Learning, designed to transform the experience of school food in our region!  

We’re launching a three year pilot program designed to begin providing more nourishing Ontario foods - prepared and enjoyed with love – to meal programs in select Waterloo Region schools K-12. These programs are designed in ways that invite every single student to the table...literally.  

With your team and school partners, you’ll play a key role in facilitating welcoming, nourishing, and inclusive food experiences for students across your portfolio of schools. You’re already adept at going with the flow and improvising, as the school day always presents opportunities for change and thinking on our feet! You’ll meet each day in the spirit of community and hospitality, truly being of-service to the school communities we support. 

As part of Nutrition for Learning's innovative Food for All initiative, this role combines hospitality, food service, relationship-building, and school engagement. You'll help create environments where students feel welcomed, included, and empowered to access nutritious food without stigma. 

The successful candidate believes in the power of food to bring people together. They enjoy building relationships, creating positive experiences, and contributing to a growing movement that is helping transform school food across Canada. 

This role offers a unique opportunity to support students directly while helping shape innovative approaches to student nutrition and community wellbeing.

Job Purpose.

Nutrition for Learning is piloting new approaches to student nutrition that elevate both food access and the student experience. 

The “Food for All” Program In-School Ambassadors are responsible for preparing and serving nutritious food, fostering positive relationships within school communities, and supporting the successful delivery of student nutrition programming. Working across multiple school sites, this role helps ensure students have access to welcoming food environments that promote belonging, participation, and wellbeing. 

Success in this role requires a hospitality-first mindset, strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting young people.

You Will:

• Prepare and serve nutritious breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. 

• Create welcoming, inclusive, and engaging food environments for students. 

• Build positive relationships with students, educators, volunteers, and school administrators. 

• Promote student participation in nutrition programs while helping reduce stigma associated with accessing food. 

• Represent Nutrition for Learning professionally and positively within school communities. 

• Support food safety, sanitation, and nutrition standards. 

• Receive, organize, and store food deliveries. 

• Monitor inventory levels and minimize food waste. 

• Maintain accurate food safety, inventory, and program records. 

• Keep food preparation and service areas clean, organized, and welcoming. 

• Support volunteer engagement and collaboration within school communities. 

• Identify opportunities to strengthen program participation and student engagement. 

• Gather observations, insights, and feedback that support pilot program development and continuous improvement. 

• Adapt to changing school and program needs while maintaining a positive and solutions-focused approach. 

• Travel between school locations to support student nutrition programming. 

• Assist with special events, community initiatives, and program activities. 

• Join Nutrition for Learning team meetings and work sessions. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications.

REQUIRED

• Experience in hospitality, food service, customer service, recreation, community programming, or a related field. 

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills. 

• Knowledge of food allergies, dietary restrictions, and culturally diverse foods. 

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

• Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start date). 

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation. 

• Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check. 

• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs and perform food preparation and service activities. 

PREFERRED

• Experience working with children, youth, schools, camps, or community programs. 

• Experience creating positive guest or customer experiences. 

• Experience supporting pilot programs, new initiatives, or community-based projects. 

Working Conditions. 

• School-day schedule with occasional early morning hours. 

• Travel between multiple school locations. 

• Active school environments with students, staff, volunteers, and visitors. 

• Combination of in-office work (nominal), food preparation, service, relationship-building, and community engagement activities. 

• Frequent standing, lifting, carrying, and movement throughout the day. 

Application Instructions:

Please submit your resume and cover letter to HR@nutritionforlearning.ca.

Only applications that include both a cover letter and a resume will be considered. 

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.