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Fine Dining
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American
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Summary
Farmer Assistant
Salary $11 - $15 / Hour
Schedule Seasonal
Start date Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location 309 Middle St, Washington, VA 22747, USA
Category Fine Dining
Cuisine American

Farmer Assistant


Description
This position is on a small ½ acre non-certified but organically managed and diverse market garden. Additionally, there is one greenhouse, one hoop house and 18 raised covered beds. The garden provides vegetables and fruit to the restaurant and is located on the property. The garden is toured by guests daily and must be maintained in pristine condition. All primary and secondary cultivation is performed by hand with one small walk-behind tiller and hand tools. Duties include, but are not limited to: Weeding, harvesting, planting, greenhouse work, pest management, irrigating and assisting guests overseeing farm operations in Farm Manager’s absence. This position begins March 1 and runs until approximately September 1 (weather depending). At least a year of farm experience or a degree in agriculture. This position is a Seasonal, Full-Time position.
This position is on a small ½ acre non-certified but organically managed and diverse market garden. Additionally, there is one greenhouse, one hoop house and 18 raised covered beds. The garden provides vegetables and fruit to the restaurant and is located on the property. The garden is toured by guests daily and must be maintained in pristine condition. All primary and secondary cultivation is performed by hand with one small walk-behind tiller and hand tools. Duties include, but are not limited to: Weeding, harvesting, planting, greenhouse work, pest management, irrigating and assisting guests overseeing farm operations in Farm Manager’s absence. This position begins March 1 and runs until approximately September 1 (weather depending). At least a year of farm experience or a degree in agriculture. This position is a Seasonal, Full-Time position.

Details
Salary $11 - $15 / Hour
Schedule Seasonal
Start date Wed, 01 Mar 2017 17:00:00 GMT
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location 309 Middle St, Washington, VA 22747, USA
Category Fine Dining
Cuisine American

Skills
Positive attitude
Self-motivated
Good communication skills
A keen interest in organic, small-scale farming
Willingness to take initiative and ask for help
Great work ethic and attention to details
Must be able to lift 50lbs. consistently
Must be able to work in the heat and in other weather conditions as needed
By applying you confirm you have these skills.

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309 Middle St, Washington, VA 22747, USA