Farm Assistant
Farm Assistant
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Job Description
Join our team as the Farm Assistant and work directly alongside the Farm Director and Farm Supervisor on all the daytoday operations of the onsite culinary garden also known as The Grange. As the Farm Assistant you will ensure that The Grange is always thriving and beautiful and an inspiring place for guests to visit. The role will be highly collaborative with the Farm Director Culinary Team and Farm Supervisor. It is also very guestfacing so having interpersonal communication skills and being comfortable speaking in front of large groups of guests is necessary. The Grange provides fresh ingredients to all of the hotel restaurants and farmtotable dining experiences for our guests/residents throughout the property.
The key responsibilities for this position are:
Ensure the farm is thriving and beautiful at all times. Attention to detail is a must.
Seed transplant cultivate weed thin and harvest vegetables fruits edible flowers and herbs according to the crop plan seeding schedule and our kitchens needs
Regularly monitor crops and identify weeds pests diseases and harmful insects
Apply natural fertilizers pesticides and amendments according to the spray schedule and whenever necessary to ensure a healthy farm and enhance growth
Plant seeds into trays and ensure seeds and plants in our greenhouse our properly cared for
Regularly organize clean and maintain farm tools equipment and bins
Understand the Grange and greenhouse irrigation systems and oversee repairs when needed
Water plants and seeds as needed
Carefully harvest rinse and pack harvested products and deliver them to the kitchen in good condition on time and according to the established SOPs
Care for our flock of chickens. Tasks include cleaning the coop cleaning the chicken run refreshing water and food and clipping their wings
Use hand tools such as shovels trowels hoes pruning hooks and shears and teach other farm staff how to properly and safely use and care for each tool
Construct trellises and plant supports
Identify key moments to obtain approvals from the Farm Director and Farm Supervisor
Guest Programming
Lead 20minute harvest tours for our private pasta classes and botanical cocktail classes
Lead 30minute feed the chickens experience with Stanly Ranch guests
Set up work and break down the Grange farm stand at the Stanly Ranch Farmers Market every Sunday from 7am2pm.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak with guests about sustainable farming and the Chefs Garden in a friendly manner and answer any questions that may arise
Hourly Rate: $25.00
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
1 years of Farming/Agriculture experience
Selfmotivated positive and adaptable
Ability to work quickly and efficiently while still caring for seeds plants and harvested produce
A flexible work schedule with weekends falling midweek. To start days off will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Experience working outside in a physically demanding role with the ability to repeatedly lift 50lbs
Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle
Fluent in English
Farm/Culinary Event Programming experience
Preferred Qualifications
Experience growing ingredients for a finedining restaurant
Greenhouse management experience
Hospitality experience
Conversational Spanish
Additional Information :
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels resorts residences and private clubs. While each property is unique all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design exceptional cuisine and spas and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the worlds most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram TikTok Linkedin Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.
SRGA Resort LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. SRGA Resort LP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements SRGA Resort LP complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
