Farm Assistant

Job Description
Join our team as the Farm Assistant and work directly alongside the Farm Director and Farm Supervisor on all the day-to-day 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 “guest-facing” 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 farm-to-table 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 kitchen’s 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 SOP’s
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 20-minute “harvest tours” for our private pasta classes and botanical cocktail classes
Lead 30-minute “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 7am-2pm.
Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to speak with guests about sustainable farming and the Chef’s Garden in a friendly manner and answer any questions that may arise
Houry Rate:
$25.00