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Current Opportunities at Root

Summer 2023

Alumni-only Employment Opportunities

Kitchen Production Team

Community Kitchen Team Member: Root is seeking Community Kitchen members to serve as line cooks and prep cooks in Root’s full production kitchen. Community Kitchen team members are alumni of the Root Culinary Job Training program who are interested in further developing their culinary skills in the Root kitchen. Hours are between 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM and both part-time (20 hours/week) and full-time (30 hours/week) opportunities are available. Compensation is $16-18/hr plus an opportunity to earn more working at events. For the full job description, click here. To apply, fill out this form, or contact Merlinda Philippe.


The youth and communities served by Root are diverse, and we aspire to reflect that diversity in our staff. Root strives to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Root. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we seek to provide the best training experience and employment environment for Root Trainees and alumni, and ensure they are prepared to succeed in the 21st century workplace.