The Rooted Table is a team of personal chefs and culinary creatives who are passionate about creating the most beautiful, healthy and delicious food for our clients. From personalized custom meal prep to vibrant and colorful catering for corporate events and private gatherings, we take pride in our ability to transform fresh, local ingredients into delicious and nourishing meals. We believe in the power of good food to bring people together and are committed to delivering exceptional hospitality and unforgettable flavours with every dish we create.
1. Catering Lead Chef
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
At The Rooted Table, we’re searching for passionate, detail-oriented Catering Lead Chef who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and takes pride in creating only the most high-quality, visually stunning and delicious meals. We are seeking someone who has an obvious passion for offering clients unforgettable hospitality, someone who is excited at the idea of leading a team and someone who is wanting to be part of a quickly growing company who is paving a new path forward in personal chef and catering.
How to be successful in this role
Maintain Rooted’s commitment to quality, creativity and sustainability.
Be an excellent communicator - clear, concise, early and honest.
Lead by example and mentor and develop other team members.
Be ultra organized and efficient with a systematic approach.
Be an epic problem solver and always come forth with solutions and improvements.
Manage cost, inventory and resources effectively.
Deliver unforgettable hospitality for our clients every step of the way.
Lead with passion, positivity and heart.
Key Responsibilities
Lead & Manage Catering Teams – Oversee scheduling and time tracking, prep, ensuring consistency and quality, and managing kitchen flow. Guide chefs and prep teams to uphold The Rooted Table’s high standards. Contribute to Rooted’s values of collaboration by training, mentoring and disciplining, when necessary.
Menu Creation & Recipe Development - work closely with the founder to bring Rooted visions and recipes to life!
Execution & Quality Assurance – Create stunning menus for our weekly corporate catering clients, maintain presentation, portioning, and flavor consistency for all events.
Event Coordination – Work with the team to execute seamless catering services for events of all sizes.
Ordering & Inventory – Manage ingredient sourcing, stock levels, and minimize food waste.
Problem-Solving & Adaptability – Handle last-minute changes, dietary modifications, and event-specific challenges with ease.
Other tasks as needed
Ensure Food Safety & Compliance – Follow all health and safety regulations (Food Safe Level 1 required, Level 2 preferred).
What You Bring
✔ 3-5+ years of experience in catering or high-volume kitchen leadership
✔ Culinary school is an asset.
✔ A creative spirit and a true passion for food, collaboration and hospitality!
✔ Strong organizational skills & ability to multitask under pressure while remaining positive and upbeat
✔ Passion for local, seasonal ingredients and high-quality food
✔ Ability to lead and mentor team members
✔ Experience in cost control, portioning, and kitchen efficiency
✔ Valid driver’s license for off-site event support
Why Join Us?
✨ Work with a creative, chef-driven team that values creativity, excellence, collaboration, sustainability and joy.
✨ Competitive compensation (based on experience) & gratuities for some on-site events.
✨ Work with values aligned vendors and local farms.
✨ Be part of a company that’s scaling and evolving, with exciting opportunities ahead. This is a great opportunity to be our first Catering Chef Lead with plenty of room for growth.
PLEASE NOTE: Only candidates with a high level of culinary skills and leadership experience will be considered for this position.
Ready to bring your culinary leadership to The Rooted Table? HOW TO APPLY
Please upload your resume and complete our application form here.
2. PERSONAL CHEFS
Location: In our kitchen in Strathcona or in our clients homes across Vancouver.
Hours: 25-30 hours per week.
Ideal availability: Sunday-Wednesday or Thursday
Compensation: based on client package, *competitive rates
About the work:
Cook for clients on a weekly basis, either in-home or from our east van kitchen.
Create menus for clients with various preferences and dietary requirements.
Maintain positive client relationships and communication arounds clients’ weekly menus and tracking feedback.
Cooking using holistic principles and techniques.
Total scope of work: menu planning, grocery shopping or ordering, cooking, labelling, clean up and client communication!
You are a stellar candidate if:
You are a culinary wizard! You went to culinary school or have lots of culinary experience - 3+ years in a restaurant, cafe or other professional culinary position.
You have experience with creating unique, flavourful and beautifully presented foods.
You have knowledge of allergies, sensitivities and therapeutic diets and know how to cook with substitutions - or a willingness to learn!
You are organized with good time management skills.
You are adaptable.
You have an awesome personality and have a strong customer service background.
You have your Food safe certificate (required).
* having a diploma in Holistic Nutrition (IHN, CSNN or other accredited program that includes culinary training) is definitely an asset, although not completely necessary.
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for the position, please share your resume with hilary@therootedtable.ca and tell us a little bit about yourself and your passion for food and nutrition. Can’t wait to hear from you!