JOIN OUR TEAM

WE'RE HIRING 12 FOUNDING TEAM MEMBERS 

About Us

The Root Cafe & Chronic Disease Reversal Centre is an organic, whole-food, plant-based restaurant and chronic disease reversal centre in downtown Duncan. We teach people how to prevent and reverse chronic disease and achieve optimal health through food as medicine, education, workshops, and community events.

At The Root, we know that food is medicine. Every meal we prepare is designed to nourish the body and help people prevent and reverse chronic disease through the power of whole, organic, plant-based meals and beverages. Everything is made from unprocessed, unrefined ingredients and is SOS-free.

We're hiring 12 founding team members to join us. We're looking for people who want to make a difference and be part of something bigger. If you've ever wanted your work to have a deeper purpose, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Whether you are an experienced professional, a high school, college, or university student, or someone with valuable lived experience, we encourage you to apply.

No kitchen experience? No problem. We provide full training.

How We Work

We're a small, mission-driven team, so titles matter less here than they might elsewhere. Everyone is trained across all areas of the restaurant operations and pitches in wherever they're needed.

We're hiring across a range of roles, including kitchen, front-of-house, and supervisory positions, all united by one purpose: preparing nourishing, organic, whole-food meals for our community. At The Root Cafe, everyone contributes. There are no inflated titles or "that's not my job" attitudes. We succeed together.

What We're Looking For In You

• Genuine passion for natural, organic foods and healthy living

• A fun, positive, and engaging personality

• Efficient, organized, and detail-oriented

• A can-do, "let's problem-solve" attitude

• The ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment

• A love of cooking whole-food, plant-based meals or desire to learn

• Strong customer service and communication skills

• A desire to make a positive impact in the community

Bonus: Previous cafe or restaurant experience and/or a Food Safe Certificate. 

The Details

• 12 positions available

• Location: 23 Kenneth Street, Duncan, Cowichan Valley, BC, Canada

• Full training provided, no kitchen experience required

• All professions and backgrounds welcome

Why Work With Us?

Help build a brand-new restaurant from the ground up. Work alongside Nicolette and Scott, founders of the Root, while learning about nutrition, food as medicine, hospitality, and building a mission-driven business.

You'll become part of a supportive team that knows the healing power of food and its ability to transform lives for good. Most importantly, you'll go home each day knowing your work matters.

How To Apply 

The Root Chronic Disease Reversal Centre opens its doors on August 4. You're welcome to stop by, meet Nicolette and Scott, introduce yourself, and drop off your resume in person. We'd love to meet people who are excited about what we're building.

You can also apply online by submitting your cover letter and resume through the application form below.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Come grow and heal with us.