Farm Crew Member

Meadowood Napa Valley; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Vacation

Sick Pay

Paid holidays (10)

Referral program

Daily employee meals

Uniforms

On site parking

Wine classes

Job summary

Meadowood Napa Valley is seeking a culinary farmer to rotate through farm units, developing a well-rounded market farming skillset and a full understanding of the farm-to-restaurant relationship.

The role involves harvesting, planting, weeding, and delivering to kitchens, with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in all weather. This position supports year-round product flow for a hyper seasonal menu and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards.
• English proficiency is a plus.
• Previous gardening or farming experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all regular garden tasks including harvest, planting, weeding, bed preparation, and general maintenance.
• Become familiar with different crop varieties and harvest standards.
• Periodic deliveries to kitchens/outlets.
• Be comfortable communicating as part of a professional and collaborative team.
• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
• Able to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
• Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards closely.
• A genuine interest in sustainable agriculture and farm-to-table operations.
• Be comfortable operating farm tools, equipment, and machinery in a safe and responsible manner.

Skills

Physical strength

Team communication

Attention to detail

Sustainable agriculture interest

Job description

Meadowood's Culinary Farm grows unique, seasonally appropriate crops using organic and sustainable techniques on 3.5 acres. Emphasis is placed on efficient market-farming techniques and systems, experimentation with new crops and varieties, and the utilization of all edible portions of the plant's life-cycle. Using these techniques and with careful planning, communication and collaboration with the kitchen team, the farm produces year round products for the restaurant's hyper seasonal menu.

Position Summary:

The culinary farmer position offers an extremely unique work and learning experience. The culinary farmer will rotate through different units of responsibility on the farm during their tenure with the goal of developing a well-rounded market farming skillset and a full understanding of a farm to restaurant relationship.

Responsibilities Include:

• Assist in all regular garden tasks including harvest, planting, weeding, bed preparation, and general maintenance.

• Become familiar with different crop varieties and harvest standards.

• Periodic deliveries to kitchens/outlets.

• Be comfortable communicating as part of a professional and collaborative team. English proficiency is a plus.

• Be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.

• Able to perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions.

• Have strong attention to detail and ability to follow standards closely.

• Previous gardening or farming experience is preferred, but not required.

• A genuine interest in sustainable agriculture, food systems, and farm-to-table operations is highly valued.

• Be comfortable operating farm tools, equipment, and machinery in a safe and responsible manner.

Compensation:

The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.00 - $21.00 per hour.

• This is the rate Meadowood Napa Valley reasonably expects to pay. Final compensation will depend on factors such as experience, education, and other job-related qualifications. This position is eligible for service charge distributions and gratuities in accordance with company policy. Total compensation varies and is not guaranteed.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Pay
• Paid holidays (10)
• Referral program
• Daily employee meals
• Uniforms
• On site parking
• Wine classes

Meadowood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Meadowood is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. Please let us know if you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability.