Culinary Farmer
About The Position
One Oak Farm produces naturally grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs using organic practices that prioritize soil health and ecological diversity. Because the farm minimizes tillage, the work relies extensively on hand tools. The farm offers an opportunity to develop a close relationship with the soil, plants, and broader farm ecology. The work is highly physical and often repetitive, and takes place outdoors in summer heat and winter cold. The Culinary Farmer works as part of a small team and participates directly in all aspects of the farming operation. Tasks vary by day and season and include greenhouse propagation, produce harvesting and delivery, crop care, and general landscape maintenance. The role may also assist with onboarding and training new team members and hosting farm visitors. Work is routine in nature, requires close attention to detail, and is performed under close supervision with detailed instructions. The employee may work independently on assigned tasks and is expected to be dependable, use observations to make informed field decisions, and make appropriate judgment calls. This is a full-time, AM/day-shift position at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina. The stated pay is $19.00 per hour.
Requirements
- Follow simple verbal and written instructions and receive constructive feedback.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with strong communication and organizational skills.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Operate hand tools, small power mowers, and general landscaping equipment.
- Bend, sit, squat, and kneel frequently.
- Lift or assist in lifting heavy loads, often over 50 pounds; regularly lift 70 pounds.
- Perform manual labor daily in varying weather conditions, including inclement weather when the Company is closed or has a delayed opening.
- Without an Associate’s degree, have two years of farming or related experience; with an Associate’s degree, some experience is preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered in place of the stated requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree in Horticulture or a related field preferred.
- Some farming or related experience preferred for candidates with an Associate’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Seed and propagate plants in the greenhouse.
- Harvest, process, and deliver produce grown on the farm.
- Cultivate and weed crops and perform general landscape maintenance as needed.
- Plant, prune, trellis, and provide general care and maintenance for field crops.
- Assist with onboarding and training new farm team members.
- Host and/or assist visitors to the farm.
- Carry out routine assigned work with attention to detail, making informed decisions based on field observations where appropriate.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
