FARM CREW MEMBER

Meadowood Napa Valley; St. Helena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; 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 hiring a Farm Crew Member to support a range of farm tasks, develop market farming skills, and understand the farm-to-restaurant relationship. The role emphasizes hands-on learning across multiple units with a focus on sustainable agriculture and a team-based approach.

The starting hourly rate is $20.00–$21.00 per hour, with eligibility for service charges and gratuities. This on-site position requires physical capability and a passion for hospitality-driven farming in a

Qualifications

• Lift at least 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work in all weather conditions.
• Be able to work as part of a professional, collaborative team.
• English proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in 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.
• Operate farm tools and machinery safely and responsibly.

Skills

Physical fitness

Team communication

English proficiency

Job description

Company Description

At Meadowood, gracious hospitality defines the style of service and timeless, natural beauty, the sense of place. A rich company culture inspires staff to achieve the highest service standards in hospitality. Join the Meadowood team and experience the pride and teamwork of working alongside a dedicated team of professionals in a truly beautiful setting.

Farm Crew Member

Meadowood Napa Valley

• Date August 14, 2026
• Location Saint Helena, CA
• Category Agriculture / Culinary
• Job type Full-Time

Job Description

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.

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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.

Deadline

no deadline