Field to Table Staff II - Reserve

The Biltmore Company; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Biltmore Company is seeking a Part-time Field to Table Staff II to support hydroponic crop production for culinary teams. You will work with leadership and Food & Beverage to plan needs, yields, and timing while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include sowing, monitoring, harvesting, and delivering crops, with strong emphasis on accuracy, teamwork, and guest service. Schedule typically 8:30am–4:30pm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; additional education/training preferred.
• 1 year of related experience required; combination considered.
• Experience in vegetable/fruit production and hydroponic techniques is a plus.
• Ability to identify signs of disease and plant stress.
• Recognizes issues in hydroponic systems; proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills; professional in demeanor.
• Strong planning, time management, and organizational skills.
• Proactive with good judgment; able to troubleshoot problems.

Responsibilities

• Sow and plant lettuces, herbs, flowers, and microgreens.
• Monitor crops for water needs, nutrients, pests, and diseases.
• Harvest and package crops in premium condition.
• Comply with all Food Safety requirements and guidelines.
• Deliver crops timely and in peak quality.
• Assist team members, customers, and guests professionally.
• Collect monthly water samples and prep for lab shipment.
• Enter lab results into Nutrient Calculator Spreadsheet.
• Dose raceways per NC recommendations; manage nutrient inventories.
• Support others and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Planning & organization

Proactive problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Outlook

Job description

## Field to Table Staff II - ReserveApply: Biltmore Estate: Part time: Posted Yesterday: JR103572**Job Description**Field to Table Staff II works within a small team to assist with the production of hydroponically greenhouse grown crops for our Biltmore culinary teams. Staff works closely with program leadership and Food & Beverage teams to determine needs, yield, and coordinate production time-lines and costs. In addition, the incumbent will provide general assistance and support for leadership, the department, and company as required.Schedule can vary, but is generally 8:30am - 4:30pm.**Essential Job Duties:**1. Sowing and planting of lettuces, herbs and flowers, and micro greens. 2. Monitor crops for water needs, nutrient deficiencies, pests, diseases, general care needs. 3. Harvest and package crops with discernment for product quality 4. Understand and comply with all Food Safety requirements and guidelines 5. Deliver crops in timely manner and in premium condition. 6. Assist team members, customers, and guests in a courteous and professional manner. 7. Collect monthly water samples and prepare for shipment to lab 8. Accurately enter lab results into Nutrient Calculator Spreadsheet 9. Accurately dose raceways as per NCS recommendations. 10. Inventory nutrients for ordering **Qualifications:**1. High school diploma required. Additional education, training, and/or certification(s) preferred. Must be able to obtain NC pesticide applicator's license. 2. One (1) year of related experience. Equivalent combination of education/experience may be considered. Preferred candidate will have experience in vegetable/fruit production and hydroponic production techniques. 3. Should be able to identify signs of disease and stress in plants 4. Should be able to recognize functionality issues in a variety of hydroponic systems 5. Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook 6. Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world class internal/external guest service. 7. Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; able to convey information clearly, concisely. Represents Biltmore professionally with internal/external guests. 8. Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills; prioritizes work, and can adapt. 9. Proactive, exercises good judgment; troubleshoots and problem solves.**Physical Requirements:**1. Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time. 2. Must be able to repetitively lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs. 3. Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, and reach overhead and below. 4. Works in greenhouse environment and outdoors in all types of weather with fluctuations in temperature and conditions; exposure to dust, dirt, pollen, chemicals, and particulates. 5. Manual dexterity with the ability to safely operate hand and powered gardening and harvest tools, farm tractor with loader, and standard transmission vehicles. 6. Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.