Job description
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:
- Sowing and planting of lettuces, herbs and flowers, and micro greens.
- Monitor crops for water needs, nutrient deficiencies, pests, diseases, general care needs.
- Harvest and package crops with discernment for product quality
- Understand and comply with all Food Safety requirements and guidelines
- Deliver crops in timely manner and in premium condition.
- Assist team members, customers, and guests in a courteous and professional manner.
- Collect monthly water samples and prepare for shipment to lab
- Accurately enter lab results into Nutrient Calculator Spreadsheet
- Accurately dose raceways as per NCS recommendations.
- Inventory nutrients for ordering Qualifications:
- High school diploma required. Additional education, training, and/or certification(s) preferred. Must be able to obtain NC pesticide applicator's license.
- 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.
- Should be able to identify signs of disease and stress in plants
- Should be able to recognize functionality issues in a variety of hydroponic systems
- Experience with Microsoft Office including Excel, Access, Word, and Outlook
- Demonstrated commitment to delivery of world class internal/external guest service.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written; able to convey information clearly, concisely. Represents Biltmore professionally with internal/external guests.
- Excellent planning, time management, and organizational skills; prioritizes work, and can adapt.
- Proactive, exercises good judgment; troubleshoots and problem solves. Physical Requirements:
- Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to repetitively lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to kneel, stoop, bend, and reach overhead and below.
- 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.
- Manual dexterity with the ability to safely operate hand and powered gardening and harvest tools, farm tractor with loader, and standard transmission vehicles.
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license.