Jason Collis

Chief Operating Officer, Response Operations

Jason began working with WCK in 2017 during the Thomas Fire in California and has since assisted with various WCK efforts, across the US and internationally. He brings more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage industry, where he launched several successful businesses. Now, as Chief Operating Officer, Response Operations, Jason oversees all of our relief work— from emergency response to special operations. He also utilizes his experience in procurement and operations to help our field operations run smoothly. When not working, Jason’s passions include his wife and two children, football, and the outdoors.

Recent News

  • Since ramping up our Covid response due to the Omicron surge in NY, WCK has provided 26,000 restaurant meals to 83 vaccination & testing locations, including NYC Health + Hospitals sites & the NYPD Medical Division in Queens. Check out the places we’ve served. #ChefsForAmerica

    Twitter | 1/27/2022
  • The @WCKitchen team finishing up 4,000 food & hygiene kits for families in Tonga…Our WCK ship leaves in morning! Journey will take 2-3 days & we will deliver contactless at port—with our Tonga partners distributing alongside hot meals made by 12 restaurants there! #ChefsForTonga

    Twitter | 1/27/2022
  • Students at WCK’s culinary school in Haiti recently got a visit from master baker Manfred Schmidtke who led a challah baking class with ingredients provided by Epi D’or. The aspiring chefs prepared a paella lunch to thank Chef Manfred and Epidor for their consistent support.

    Twitter | 1/26/2022