Current Opportunities at Root
Spring 2024
Culinary Program Team
Culinary Program Manager: Root is seeking a Culinary Program Manager to serve a vital role on the Root program team, delivering workforce readiness lessons and other services to trainees and working closely with the entire Root program team to support trainees on their path to independence. Reporting to the Director of Programs and working in close contact with all program team members and cross-departmentally, this position will ensure that Root trainees engage fully in Root’s 14-week training program and leave Root with confidence in - and an understanding of - the value of their skills and experience, exposure to soft skills workshops and financial literacy, and a network of support from Root’s staff and partners. For the full job description, click here. For more information, contact Merlinda Philippe.
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.