Culinary Gardener & Grounds Coordinator
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Job Summary
The anticipated hiring range for this position is $24.00 to $28.00. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidates qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring rate would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.
The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees dental insurance vision insurance life insurance short and long term disability insurance retirement savings plan with high employer contributions a generous paid time off program and more!
As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring rate for this position we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Culinary Gardener & Grounds Coordinator is responsible for the planning production and maintenance of all edible gardens fruit trees and landscaped grounds at the CIA Copia campus. This role focuses on high-quality vegetable and herb production harvesting and seasonal crop planning to support CIA restaurants events and educational addition the role oversees general grounds maintenance coordinating with outside landscaping vendors to ensure the campus presents a world-class aesthetic for guests students and staff.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan plant grow and harvest a diverse range of crops for CIA Copia restaurants events and educational programs.
- Publish a weekly fresh sheet communicating product availability and coordinate culinary teams ordering.
- Collaborate with chefs to create seasonal crop plans and maintain regular communication on product availability.
- Harvest weigh label and deliver farm products to CIA Purchasing for proper distribution and accounting.
- Propagate seedlings in the greenhouse transplant in the field and perform direct seeding as needed.
- Prepare planting beds by removing debris broad forking tilling and shaping beds.
- Maintain and repair irrigation systems including micro-drip and overhead lines.
- Perform cultivation tasks including tilling hoeing hand weeding and pruning of perennials fruit trees and olive trees.
- Coordinate with contracted landscaping vendors to ensure consistent upkeep of non-production grounds lawns and irrigation schedules.
- Maintain clean and orderly work areas including greenhouses tool sheds and storage spaces.
- Monitor inventories maintain tools and safeguard gardening equipment.
- Conduct occasional campus tours and provide educational demonstrations for CIA students Boot Camps and public visitors.
- Support seasonal grounds tasks such as citrus tree pruning olive tree trimming and pest treatment and large-scale clean-ups in coordination with Facilities staff.
- Ensure compliance with CIA sustainability and safety standards.
- Any and all other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFCATIONS
Education:
- High School Diploma.
Experience:
- Minimum one (1) year of industry experience within a related field.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Valid Drivers License.
PREFERRED QUALIFCATIONS
- Master Gardener Certification or ASHS Horticulturist certification.
- Experience managing both edible gardens and landscaped grounds.
- Experience working within hospitality organizations and with culinary teams.
- Experience operating and maintaining agricultural power equipment.
- Associates or bachelors degree in horticulture agriculture or related field.
- Familiarity with organic and sustainable food production practices.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Strong organizational time management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with chefs facilities staff and vendors.
- Knowledge of agricultural tools greenhouse management and irrigation systems.
- Excellent communication skillswritten verbal and interpersonal.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver results under seasonal and operational deadlines.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to frequently lift and carry 30 lbs. and occasionally 50 lbs. with assistance.
- Ability to stand for long periods bend kneel and crouch regularly.
- Ability to work outdoors in varied weather conditions including high temperatures and rain.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings weekends or holidays based on operational needs.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
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