ABOUT THE VEG TEAM
We believe it takes self-initiative, constant and thoughtful communication, a strong belief in the purpose/impact of our work, creativity, and love and appreciation for one another in order to accomplish the challenge that is diversified vegetable farming. We are currently seeking agriculturalists (or folks with experience in other related hands-on trades) who are ready to be a vibrant part of our mission to grow healthy and abundant food for our community in an ecologically conscious way.
As a member of our team you should expect to be involved in the day-to-day planning and problem solving involved in the operation of our farm. Together we grow vegetables and berries on ~15 acres in a given year while managing the fallow years for a remaining 15. In addition to our outdoor space we grow extended season crops in 10 high tunnels and produce retail vegetable starts for sale in conjunction with our Annuals and Perennials team. Our focus is on the full cultivation of the crops we grow at Cedar Circle, from seed to washed-and-packed product, and our farmstand team takes it from there.
One of the most exciting aspects of diversified vegetable farming is the variety of work involved. While specializing and honing skills in one particular area enables a farmer to take pride and ownership in the work that they do, having a varied set of responsibilities keeps the work sustainable, interesting, and engaging. Our team is always working towards a model that provides both of these experiences for all team members.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Wash/Pack Lead supports all aspects of Cedar Circle’s farm operations with a primary focus on performing and overseeing the washing and packing of vegetables, fruits, and herbs. This position is unique in that it facilitates the relationships between the vegetable production team, kitchen, and farmstand. Primary tasks include making sure that both departments are well stocked, that waste is being properly managed and recaptured via the kitchen and that feedback from these two outlets is being communicated back to the production team so that we can ensure the highest quality of produce. Though Cedar Circle is not a wholesale farm, we do maintain a small-scale wholesale program with the community which the PA Lead manages in conjunction with the Vegetable Production Manager and Farmstand Manager.
An interest in facilitating strong communication and devising efficient, repeatable workflows is a must. When available, i.e. most afternoons, the PA Lead participates in, and leads, daily farm tasks including field cultivation, planting, irrigation, weeding, vegetable harvests, tractor work and more.
To read the full job description and to apply, please visit our website: https://cedarcirclefarm.org/about/job/wash-pack-lead.