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Okanagan Herb Patch in Kelowna, BC is seeking a Lead Farm Hand!
ABOUT Okanagan Herb Patch
In the summer of 2008, I, Carlos, founder of Allium Hospitality & The Okanagan Herb Patch, came to Kelowna to work as an intern for part of my Culinary Arts Diploma. While at my internship, I vividly remember when we received the season’s first carrots from a local farm. The chef was so excited! “Who the hell gets so excited about carrots?” I thought naively. As it turns out, I’m now one of those people who gets excited, not just over carrots but for all the crops that come out of our bountiful region. It’s this excitement that drives my appetite for farm-fresh produce for my kitchen and my products.
Long after my first time here, I was drawn back to work at the same winery, this time under a very different role. I built relationships with farmers who grow those ingredients I get so enthusiastic over. During this process, I began to refine what matters to me regarding food. Slowly, I moved away from fine dining and towards comfort-driven seasonal fare.
The pendulum eventually swung all the way over to the farm end of the ‘farm to table’ spectrum. In my second season on an Organic Farm, I’ve honed in on the notion that Allium is, first, a hospitality business, guided by collaborative and sustainable principles. Within that ‘hospitality’ umbrella, I’ve created The Okanagan Herb Patch as the foundation for the produce and products.
I hope you enjoy allium’s products as much as I love making them!
Today, I run a small market-garden style farm on a 2-acre parcel in a quiet nook in the middle of the city! My focus is on culinary herbs and salad vegetables. I use a BCS and hand tools to do everything on the farm. I make value-added products with my vegetables. Sell to markets and DTC.
DESIRED QUALITIES
Quaifications:
- Prior farm/garden-related experience and/or keen interest in farming as a career
- University or college degree or diploma preferred
- Must be physically fit and enjoy hard physical work outdoors in all weather (frost, rain, wind, heat) for long hours, including repetitive tasks, extended bending and lifting heavy loads
- Basic experience with mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work preferred but not required
- Excellent oral communication skills
- Ability to balance efficiency and thoroughness in all tasks while maintaining a fast work pace
- Attention to detail, cleanliness, and good aesthetic sense
- Highly self-motivated, positive attitude, adaptable, and organized
- Ability to work calmly, prioritize tasks, and complete them under tight deadlines
- Ability to work well alone for long periods
- Ability to troubleshoot problems with sometimes limited supervision
POSITION TASKS
Duties: You will work alongside the business owner, and volunteers.
Main duties include:
- Bed prep, transplanting, weed management, pruning and training crops, harvest, and post-harvest processing
- Compost spreading
- Small equipment and hand tool operation
- Field record keeping and data entry
- Maintaining a clean and aesthetically pleasing garden/farm appearance
- Supply runs, deliveries, and other farm tasks as needed
POSITION DETAILS
Term: April 1 – Oct 31
Hours per week: 20-30 Depending on availability
Wage: $20/hr
TO APPLY
Please send resume & cover letter to carlos@alliumhospitality.ca
When applying, please mention you saw this posting at youngagrarians.org
Please note that Young Agrarians does not have the capacity to pre-screen job opportunities. Please screen your potential employer to ensure that you are entering into a fair exchange that meets your needs and expectations. Try asking the farm for references of past workers, or ask people in the community if you are unsure.
LEARN MORE ABOUT Okanagan Herb Patch
Website: okanaganherbpatch.ca
Instagram: @okherbpatch