Haymarket is Hiring a Garden Team Member Near La Grange, KY
Full Time Garden Team Member Needed!
Haymarket is committed to culinary excellence, world-class hospitality, and quality farm-to-table foods. This commitment drives everything we do, from building vibrant ecosystems to giving back to the community we serve and the commonwealth we love.
Food service and hospitality businesses are the lifeblood of a vibrant community. They are the backbone of our local and regional economies and contribute to a healthy social fabric by defining what is unique, authentic, and important to us. Together, we will elevate Kentucky’s culinary scene, celebrate our unique culinary perspective, and re-define “fast food” convenience.
Garden Team Member Position Responsibilities:
Operational tasks associated with hoop-houses and garden soil preparation, planting and crop production as directed by Gardener’s workflow plan
Plant, nurture, and harvest a variety of crops following organic and sustainable farming practices.
Keep Garden areas clean and well-maintained, ensuring optimal growing conditions for crops.
Harvest crops at their peak to maximize quality and yield, contributing to overall farm productivity.
Implement soil health practices, including composting, cover cropping, and organic amendments.
Maintenance of greenhouse, hoop-house and wash/pack infrastructure and associated systems (irrigation, tools & equipment)
Assistance in operational needs associated with propagation and wash/pack
May be required to operate general and specialized equipment including utility vehicles and tractors with attachments such as loaders and other specialized equipment; fertilizer spreaders, sprayers; etc...
Utilizes hand and power tools to complete assignments including chain saws, weed-eaters, blowers…
Routinely inspects equipment and provides maintenance when needed
Ensures delivery vehicles are clean and well maintained
Follows all safety guidelines
Completes job responsibilities and performance objectives in a timely and effective manner and in accordance with policies and procedures
Maintains a positive working relationship with all company employees. Promotes a cooperative and fair working environment to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency
Garden Team Member Physical Requirements
Hours may vary due to season and weather conditions
Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, heavy lifting and repetitive hand and wrist motion
Work in hot, cold, and wet conditions with hazardous equipment.