Commissary Employee

White Oak Pastures; Bluffton (GA); On-site; Full time

Job description

White Oak Pastures, a model of the highest standards of animal welfare, holistic farm management, and regenerative agriculture, is now offering a Farm Internship / Apprenticeship Program that is among one of the most comprehensive in the country. The scale, diversity, and vertical integration of this farm makes this unique training experience unlike many traditional farm internship programs.

White Oak Pastures Internship / Apprenticeship program will have two separate courses, both lasting twelve weeks. One course will be dedicated to pastured animal production, while the other will be focused on small scale processing. All applicants should specifically outline which course they are applying for on the video submission.

Experienced Prep Cook / Line Cook (Full-Time orPart-Time)

As a Line Cook, you would operate out of two food trucks that provide three menus: 1) A la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 2) Daily lunch line special for 50 guests a day (11am – 2pm); 3) Weekend limited, seasonal dinner menu highlighting farm proteins and seasonal garden produce. You will create a clean, safe work environment to serve a wide range of guests.

Requirements:

• Proven cooking experience including experience as a prep cook, and line cook
• Thorough knowledge of various cooking methods and techniques for high quality food ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Be able to lift 50+ lbs andstand for long hours
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Garden Assistant

As a Garden Assistant you will work individually and with the Garden Manager to care for our on-farm vegetable garden and orchard. You will learn the ins and outs of how to grow vegetables using sustainable practices.

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the requirements below.

Requirements:

• Harvesting vegetables and fruit
• Washing and packing vegetables
• Performing no-till bed preparation
• Propagating seedlings
• Transplanting vegetables
• Maintaining vegetables (pruning, tying up, clipping up, etc.)
• Performing weed control – weeding, hoeing, weed eating, mowing -- andmanaging pests/disease as necessary

The ideal candidate:

• Must be self motivated and able to complete tasks without direct supervision
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Commissary Employee

As a Commissary Employee, your responsibilities will include producing, jarring, packing, and maintaining items. You will also be responsible for keeping products counted, organized, and inventoried. Your role is vital in ensuring a smooth flow of product through the Commissary, confirming each item accurately and on time.

Requirements:

• Will be required to work standing up all day; some days in the same spot for hours
• Must have reliable transportation as our hours vary according to the task we are working on
• Ideal schedule (8am-5/6pm) Monday thru Friday
• Must be able to read and follow a recipe
• Must be able to efficiently pack orders in a timely manner
• Must be able to perform additional tasks as necessary
• Must be organized and able to multitask
• Will be required to lift 50+ lbs daily
• Must be able to pass a drug test

Farm Maintenance

This position will coordinate, control, and monitor the maintenance functions of WOP for projects that move toward land, environmental stewardship, and community goals.

Requirements:

• Heavy lifting 100lb+ on regular basis
• Entering/exiting heavy equipment 100+ times a day
• Standing 8+ hours
• Repetitive tasks
• Walk long distances
• Constant pushing/pulling
• Handle livestock
• Operate tractors
• Operate large equipment and tractors
• Knowledge of carpentry for new/old construction
• Ability to diagnosis and repair
• Must be able to speak English
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug test