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What it’s like to work at World Central Kitchen
WCK is a frontline force that shows up with the fierce urgency of now. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served more than 500 million nourishing meals around the world.
When disaster strikes, WCK’s Relief Team mobilizes to start cooking and serving meals to people in need. By activating a network of emergency kitchens and community members, WCK serves comforting meals to people impacted by disasters quickly and effectively. To support regional economies, WCK prioritizes purchasing local ingredients to cook with or distribute directly to families in need.
We know that good food provides not only nourishment, but also comfort and hope, especially in times of crisis.
Working here is rewarding, but it is important to remember the challenges involved with a career at WCK.
Current Openings
Join our mission to nourish communities in crisis—explore current job openings at World Central Kitchen and see how you can make an impact.
Flexibility
We do not know when or where the next disaster or crisis will strike, but when it does, it is our mission to arrive urgently to start feeding people. To achieve WCK’s mission of being first to the frontlines to provide meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises, all Relief Team members must be able to travel within a matter of hours, with few exceptions, and the ability to deploy within a matter of hours is an essential function of the WCK Relief Team roles. WCK recognizes that rapid deployment can sometimes impact or disrupt personal plans or engagements (missing out on that concert you purchased tickets for or a friend’s wedding, etc.) but our work is only possible when we have staff available to show up with boots on the ground.This is not a remote work environment.
Resilience
Staff will be working in challenging situations and meeting people who are experiencing trauma. This work requires fortitude and resilience as we show up every day and show our support with a plate of food. There is a beauty in this, but we recognize that face-to-face exposure to people experiencing trauma can be challenging.
We operate in high-stakes, high-stress situations. Staff must remain steadfast and composed in these moments and continue to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Living Conditions
The weather and environment in which our staff operate can be trying. Staff may experience harsh and extreme weather conditions that they must safely work through. Hunger doesn’t stop for the weather.
Living conditions can be austere. Oftentimes we are activating in places without electricity, running water, functioning sanitation facilities, etc. While we try to provide lodging, there might be times when staff have to sleep in tents, cars, or other makeshift accommodations.
Cultural Sensitivity
World Central Kitchen’s work is dependent on the local community. It is imperative that our team works well with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. All staff must be adaptable, open, and welcoming to people from all walks of life and from all over the world.
Objectivity
WCK is a non-governmental, apolitical organization. WCK expects its staff to exhibit professionalism and respect at all times. WCK does not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or intimidation of staff, volunteers, third parties who work with WCK, or members of the communities WCK serves, including based on political or religious beliefs.
We are a tenacious and fast-paced team that is in the business of feeding people with urgency. Our unique way of operating requires everyone to meet these expectations and way of life.
If this is exciting to you, then we encourage you to visit our careers page or inquire about becoming a Relief Team member or volunteer.
World Central Kitchen is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment, including hiring, salary, promotion, discipline, termination, and benefits, on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, family responsibility, disability, or any other protected categories.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor employment at this time.
E-Verify
For US based employment, WCK participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Please view the E-Verify posters here with important information.
Para empleados en los EEUU, WCK participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU.. Los empleadores sólo pueden utilizar E-Verify una vez que usted haya aceptado una oferta de trabajo y completado el Formulario I-9. Haz clic aquí para ver los carteles de E-Verify con información importante.
US-Based Employment Policies
Your rights as an applicant and employee are very important to us. For US-based employment, here are some key resources to help you understand your rights under employment laws in the United States:
- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
New hires will have access to all the necessary posters and information relevant to their location. If you are applying for a position in our Washington, DC office, here are some local laws you might find helpful: