Farm Apprentice

Description

SUMMARY

The Farm Apprentice supports the Farm Manager in maintaining the standards of production and presentation for The Inn at Little Washington’s farm program, which practices regenerative, organic agriculture. The work centers on careful stewardship of the land and the ingredients it provides. Primary production supports the culinary needs of both The Inn and Patty O’s Café and Bakery. The role includes maintaining greenhouses and tending vegetables, microgreens, and edible flowers that move from the farm to the kitchen. The Farm Apprentice also helps preserve the natural beauty and overall aesthetic of the farm in alignment with Chef Patrick’s vision, while overseeing the care and well-being of the Inn’s farm animals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 • Execute a variety of farm maintenance tasks including but not limited to seeding, planting/transplanting, pruning, weeding, and crop harvesting.
 • Help maintain production areas for culinary microgreens, edible flowers, and perennial/annual herbs.
 • Maintain expected aesthetics of the farm production areas and common areas for the community.
 • Assist in pest management and mitigation, crop disease identification, and control.
 • Maintain permanent and seasonal functioning irrigation systems.
 • Help execute proper soil fertility and fertilization practices.
 • Keep accurate inventory of supplies.
 • Maintain proper care of tools and equipment
 • Perform daily cleaning and organization of all storage areas.
 • Oversee the care and well-being of all farm animals.
 • Follow guidance and direction from senior management effectively, efficiently, and appropriately.
 • Weekend work required.
 • Other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to ask for help.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desirable
• 3–5 years of professional farming experience.
 • Experience in greenhouse production.

SKILLS
• Great communication skills and strong ability to follow directions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Strong work ethic and passion for farming and animal care.
• Ability to safely and properly use a variety of farm tools and equipment designed for planting, transplanting, mulching, watering, weeding, pruning, digging, raking, etc.
• Ability to work well independently and self-motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds consistently.
 • Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and be on your feet, hands, and knees for extended periods of time.
 • Must be able to work outdoors in the heat/cold and other weather conditions as needed.
 • Availability and understanding that this position often requires hours in excess of a standard work week (40–50 hours) including weekends. 

Description

SUMMARY

The Farm Apprentice supports the Farm Manager in maintaining the standards of production and presentation for The Inn at Little Washington’s farm program, which practices regenerative, organic agriculture. The work centers on careful stewardship of the land and the ingredients it provides. Primary production supports the culinary needs of both The Inn and Patty O’s Café and Bakery. The role includes maintaining greenhouses and tending vegetables, microgreens, and edible flowers that move from the farm to the kitchen. The Farm Apprentice also helps preserve the natural beauty and overall aesthetic of the farm in alignment with Chef Patrick’s vision, while overseeing the care and well-being of the Inn’s farm animals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
 • Execute a variety of farm maintenance tasks including but not limited to seeding, planting/transplanting, pruning, weeding, and crop harvesting.
 • Help maintain production areas for culinary microgreens, edible flowers, and perennial/annual herbs.
 • Maintain expected aesthetics of the farm production areas and common areas for the community.
 • Assist in pest management and mitigation, crop disease identification, and control.
 • Maintain permanent and seasonal functioning irrigation systems.
 • Help execute proper soil fertility and fertilization practices.
 • Keep accurate inventory of supplies.
 • Maintain proper care of tools and equipment
 • Perform daily cleaning and organization of all storage areas.
 • Oversee the care and well-being of all farm animals.
 • Follow guidance and direction from senior management effectively, efficiently, and appropriately.
 • Weekend work required.
 • Other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS
Required
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to work weekends, early mornings, evenings, and holidays.
• Willingness to take initiative and ability to ask for help.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the role.
• Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desirable
• 3–5 years of professional farming experience.
 • Experience in greenhouse production.

SKILLS
• Great communication skills and strong ability to follow directions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to adapt to changing conditions.
• Strong work ethic and passion for farming and animal care.
• Ability to safely and properly use a variety of farm tools and equipment designed for planting, transplanting, mulching, watering, weeding, pruning, digging, raking, etc.
• Ability to work well independently and self-motivated.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 • Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds consistently.
 • Must be able to bend, squat, kneel, and be on your feet, hands, and knees for extended periods of time.
 • Must be able to work outdoors in the heat/cold and other weather conditions as needed.
 • Availability and understanding that this position often requires hours in excess of a standard work week (40–50 hours) including weekends.