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Full-Time Grower at Our Farm, Cartmel, Cumbria – South Lakes District

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  • 30/12/2019 am 1:40 pm #25143

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    At Our Farm we grow vegetables, herbs, flowers, and fruit and raise a small selection of livestock using bio-diverse and bio-intensive principles set in the idyllic Cartmel Valley on the very southern tip of the Lake District. The farm was started by Chef Simon Rogan to supply his nearby Michelin-starred restaurants. We operate seven days a week, growing produce 52 weeks of the year with growers and chefs working side-by-side to create the ingredients used in all our restaurants. Our aim is to grow near perfect produce in an ecological-friendly and sustainable way. The farm includes four production polytunnels, two propagation tunnels, a large packing room, a refrigerated storage room, and associated machinery and equipment. We are looking for a full-time grower to join our passionate and ambitious team as we expand the farm for the 2020 season. More about Our Farm can be found here: http://ourfarm.simonrogan.co.uk/ https://www.instagram.com/ourfarm/

    Grower Job Description
    Location: Cartmel, Cumbria, South Lake District
    Job title: Grower
    Contract Type: Permanent, full-time year-round
    Rate of Pay: £18,000-£22,000
    Working hours: 45hrs/week peak season, reduced during winter months. As the farm operates seven days a week, some weekend/public holiday work will be required, but we are flexible with this and keen to organise it well in advance
    Holidays: 28 days (includes public holidays)
    Start Date: Late January 2020
    Probation Period: 3 months

    Job Summary
    You will work with the Farm Manager and two other Growers involved in all aspects of commercial vegetable growing on our market garden. This is an opportunity for a reliable and conscientious individual who has some experience of commercial growing and is now committed to developing their skills and knowledge as part of a supportive team. You will be asked to lead on certain aspects of the farm, and it is expected you will grow in your role through on-farm and off-farm training.

    Tasks/Requirements of the job
    1. To undertake tasks as directed by the Farm Manager
    2. To be involved in all aspects of commercial growing which includes:
    Sowing and propagation, Irrigation, Plant care, Planting, Weed control, Bed preparation, Harvesting, Packing, Site maintenance, Composting, Crop planning, Chicken Rearing, Orchard Management, Edible Flower Production, and Microgreen Production
    3. Delivery of produce in our van to the restaurants

    Person Specification
    Essential
    1. Some experience of small-scale commercial growing
    2. The ability to follow instructions and desire to work as part of a small team in a cooperative and sensitive manner
    3. The ability to work individually with self-motivation
    4. The ability and willingness to undertake and complete tasks that are hard and physically demanding or repetitive, in all weathers and with a positive attitude
    5. The ability to work safely, following safe working practice and being aware of the safety of themselves and those around them
    6. The ability to carry out manual tasks with speed and attention to detail ensuring the highest quality of work
    7. The ability to use initiative in problem solving
    8. An active interest in commercial organic growing ideas and techniques.
    9. Basic IT skills and good record keeping

    Desirable
    1. Clean current UK driving license
    2. A full season of paid employment on a commercial growing site
    3. Experience with machinery, including tractor and irrigation systems or an aptitude for practical maintenance tasks
    4. An understanding and commitment to organic principles of growing
    5. An interest in culinary arts and growing for flavour
    6. Ability to communicate effectively and thoughtfully with a wide range of people and in different situations

    To apply, please read the job description and person specification and send a copy of your CV (including referees) with a covering letter outlining how you meet the person specification (please refer to your previous experience where applicable) and why you want to join us to: careers@umbelrestaurantgroup.co.uk
    The closing date is Sunday 19 January at 17:00.
    Applications will be reviewed when received with interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Thus, we reserve the right to close the opening early if a suitable candidate is found.

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