Position: Vegetable farm
worker
Organization: The Kitchen Garden
Location: ODESSA, near Kingston,
Ontario
worker
Organization: The Kitchen Garden
Location: ODESSA, near Kingston,
Ontario
The
Kitchen Garden is currently looking for a full-time enthusiastic, motivated,
hard-working field worker to join our team for the 2016 growing season. The
position is seasonal, starting immediately
Kitchen Garden is currently looking for a full-time enthusiastic, motivated,
hard-working field worker to join our team for the 2016 growing season. The
position is seasonal, starting immediately
and ends at the end of October.
Who
we are. The
Kitchen Garden is a 2 acre organic vegetable farm located in Wilton, ON run by
Evan Quigley and Megan Hamilton. The farm is situated on 10 acres with
wonderful biodiversity, deep sandy soils and beautiful views of the Wilton
valley just 25 minutes from downtown Kingston. 2016 marks our 8th
season in operation. We grow over 40 different vegetable crops which are direct
marketed through our stall at The Kingston Public Market, our CSA and several
local restaurants. Our mission is to grow the best tasting, highest quality,
nutrient dense organic produce as efficiently and productively as possible.
we are. The
Kitchen Garden is a 2 acre organic vegetable farm located in Wilton, ON run by
Evan Quigley and Megan Hamilton. The farm is situated on 10 acres with
wonderful biodiversity, deep sandy soils and beautiful views of the Wilton
valley just 25 minutes from downtown Kingston. 2016 marks our 8th
season in operation. We grow over 40 different vegetable crops which are direct
marketed through our stall at The Kingston Public Market, our CSA and several
local restaurants. Our mission is to grow the best tasting, highest quality,
nutrient dense organic produce as efficiently and productively as possible.
No
one ever said farming is easy. You will wake up early and you will be
tired, sore, dirty, wet, hot, sun burnt, frozen and feasted on by bugs. But at
the end of the day farming is one of the most satisfying and rewarding jobs
there is.
one ever said farming is easy. You will wake up early and you will be
tired, sore, dirty, wet, hot, sun burnt, frozen and feasted on by bugs. But at
the end of the day farming is one of the most satisfying and rewarding jobs
there is.
Work
at The Kitchen Garden is diverse, ranging from greenhouse production, field
crop planting, weeding and harvesting, to building and repairing farm
infrastructure. Employees are often called upon to do different and sometimes
tedious jobs in all kinds of weather. Be prepared for hard physical labour.
at The Kitchen Garden is diverse, ranging from greenhouse production, field
crop planting, weeding and harvesting, to building and repairing farm
infrastructure. Employees are often called upon to do different and sometimes
tedious jobs in all kinds of weather. Be prepared for hard physical labour.
We
use a tractor for bed preparation, mowing and heavy lifting but most of the
work – from hoeing, to seeding, transplanting and harvesting is done by hand.
Common tasks include:
use a tractor for bed preparation, mowing and heavy lifting but most of the
work – from hoeing, to seeding, transplanting and harvesting is done by hand.
Common tasks include:
- Planting
– hand transplanting, seeding with Jang, Earthway and Four-Row Pinpoint
seeders, hand seeding in the greenhouse - Fertility
– spreading compost, soil amendments, and foliar spraying - Irrigation
– set-up and removal or drip tape and overhead sprinklers, hand watering
greenhouse - Crop
Protection – set-up, removal and venting of row covers, low tunnels, and
high tunnels - Cultivating
– wheel hoes, scuffle hoes, hand weeding, mulching, trellising, pruning - Harvesting
– all harvesting is done by hand - Wash
& Pack – washing, bunching, quality control, packing
Schedule.
Work
starts at 7:30amand we aim to finish between 3:00-4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Lunchesare unpaid and are45 minutes in length. We try to keep reasonable hours,
however in farming there are many events out of our control so days might end
earlier or later depending on the weather and the need to finish large tasks.
Work
starts at 7:30amand we aim to finish between 3:00-4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
Lunchesare unpaid and are45 minutes in length. We try to keep reasonable hours,
however in farming there are many events out of our control so days might end
earlier or later depending on the weather and the need to finish large tasks.
Who
are we looking for?
are we looking for?
- Above
all applicants must bring a positive attitude to the farm. Are you an
enthusiastic, motivated person who loves to laugh and have fun? Fantastic! - Efficient
production is key to the success of the farm. Employees are expected to
work quickly and efficiently both independently and as a team. You should
be the type of person who is always looking for a better way to get a job
done and strives to always do their best. - Attention
to detail and the ability to follow oral instructions is critical. We have
very high quality standards at The Kitchen Garden and you must be able to
help us maintain this high level of quality while working at a fast pace. - The
crew will be spending a lot of long hard days together so it is essential
that you can work well as a team.Good communication skills are essential. - You
must be kind, respectful and empathetic to others. We are queer friendly
and celebrate diversity. All are welcome to apply. - The
work is physically demanding. Strength, flexibility and endurance are
important. You must be able to lift heavy bins multiple times every day
and be prepared to work in challenging postures. Are you prepared to pick
peas or hand weed carrots all day long? - You
must be punctual and prepared to work in all weather conditions.
Preparedness is key.Long sleeves, pants, rain gear, a sun hat and a spare
change of warm cloths are essential. - Previous
experience in organic farming or other manual outdoor work is a major plus
but not required. - We
care deeply about local organic food. You should too! An understandingof
local organic food systems is encouraged. - Ability
to commit to the full season is a requirement. We cannot hire people who
need to leave or cut back on hours in August or September due to school or
other commitments. - A
driver’s license with transportation to the farm is a must.
Accommodation.
We
have a sleeping cabin onsite with a shared kitchen, washroom and living room
available for a modest rental fee.
We
have a sleeping cabin onsite with a shared kitchen, washroom and living room
available for a modest rental fee.
Compensation.
Wage
starts $11.25 / hour, plus vacation pay.
Wage
starts $11.25 / hour, plus vacation pay.
How
do I apply? To
apply to a position simply email your resume along with a cover letter
explaining your interest in working at The Kitchen Garden and what makes you a
good addition to our team. You can email these items to Evanand Megan at:
thekitchengardencsa gmail.com*
do I apply? To
apply to a position simply email your resume along with a cover letter
explaining your interest in working at The Kitchen Garden and what makes you a
good addition to our team. You can email these items to Evanand Megan at:
thekitchengardencsa gmail.com*
Applicants
must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
The
Kitchen Garden
705 Simmons Rd., Odessa, ON K0H 2H0
thekitchengardencsa gmail.com*
http://www.thekitchengarden.ca
Kitchen Garden
705 Simmons Rd., Odessa, ON K0H 2H0
thekitchengardencsa gmail.com*
http://www.thekitchengarden.ca
