About Us
The Little Sprout Story
Real inclusion is made possible with the right conditions.
Who We Are
We are, above all else, a crew of people who love food—especially fresh, nourishing food featuring locally sourced ingredients. But we’re also a social enterprise launched by Communitas Supportive Care Society, a charity supporting people living with disabilities across British Columbia. That means all the profits we generate are reinvested into helping people of all abilities to thrive. It also means our business is inspired by our larger mission: to make an abundant life accessible to all. We think you can feel it when you step inside our space. Everyone, from the diners to the staff, is living that good life.
How We Hire
Our hiring approach is inclusive. That means we prioritize employees who may not be given a chance in another business, because they need extra support to deliver their best. We are all about giving this support. We want to see all people, of all abilities, living with purpose, pride, and community connection. All it takes is a little extra creativity and care to make this possible. We’ve got plenty!
Why We Do It
Meet Joseph
Trainee
Joseph is a quiet, dedicated person who likes to work behind the scenes. That’s why he enjoys being a trainee at Little Sprout Café. Working in the open-concept kitchen, Joseph helps with food preparation. He’s learning how to ensure that each menu item is created with consistency.
“In this kitchen, we portion out each serving by weighing ingredients,” Joseph explains.
Chef Kerry says that Joseph is every chef’s dream prep-cook because he is consistent, accurate, and fast. Joseph enjoys the people he works with and knows that his experience as a trainee will prepare him for future work.
Read Joseph’s full story today!
Meet Chef Kerry!
Head Chef
With a passion for mentoring and a wealth of culinary experience, Kerry is all about making a meaningful impact. Drawn to Communitas Supportive Care Society for its incredible reputation and community contributions, he knew that Little Sprout Café would be a perfect place to grow.
As a Certified Chef de Cuisine with a lifelong love for the hospitality industry, Kerry brings both skill and heart to our cafe. He’s excited to create dishes that delight every guest while mentoring our amazing team.
We can’t wait for you to experience Kerry’s vision, one delicious bite at a time!
Read Chef Kerry’s full story today!
Meet Mariel!
Trainee
Mariel began as a trainee with Little Sprout in June. She is an artist at heart and loves using her unique skills as she trains to become a Barista. Learning how to foam and pour the milk takes both skill and practice and Mariel is grateful to be learning in a supportive, encouraging environment.
“The staff here are so friendly and patient,” Mariel says. “It doesn’t feel so pressured. That has made it a great place to work.” Along with learning the recipes and techniques of the various coffees on the Little Sprout Menu, Mariel is also learning how to take orders at the till. She helps with food prep and does dishes – all the tasks required to run a good kitchen.
Read Mariel’s full story today!