Culinary Gardener (Vista)

Cal-a-vie Culinary Garden Hand (Vista/Bonsall area) Cal-a-Vie Health Spa is a world-renowned award winning luxury spa resort unlike any other. An exquisite oasis sheltered from the rush and competition of daily life, Cal-a-Vie Health Spa resembles a serene French village. Nestled away on 200 private acres in Northern San Diego County, our guests enjoy the lush, tranquil hillsides filled with beautiful vineyards and lavender fields, natural canyons and habitat. Cal-a-Vie Health Spa has created a program designed to optimize every aspect of our guests' wellness including mind, body, and spirit. A part of our commitment to wellness is to serve only the freshest ingredient from our own garden. We are seeking a full-time Culinary Gardener who has experience in gardening and/or landscaping, to help maintain the integrity of our farm to table experience and develop new garden areas. Job Summary: As a Culinary Gardener you will be supervised under the Culinary Garden Manager and will be expected to perform a variety of tasks, such as: *Greenhouse production includes but not limited to; watering, sowing, material handling, and record keeping. *Hauling compost from the kitchen to the compost area, handling composted materials. *Harvest and washing of a variety of fruits and vegetable crops located around the property. *Property Maintenance by weeding, tree/shrub removals, maintaining irrigation, brush cutting, weed cutting, digging and other responsibilities as needed. *Planting a variety of vegetables, shrubs, and trees. *Moving materials using a wheelbarrow or golf cart around properties. Knowledge & Qualifications: *Basic Knowledge of organic garden practices. *Understand the basics of plants and equipment. *Must be able to follow instructions. *Must be able to work independently and as part of a team *Have the capability to operate motorized vehicles and power tools safely. *Comfortable using long handled tools including but not limited to shovels, hoes and rakes. Physical Requirements: * The ability to work outdoors, year-round, in varied weather conditions. *The ability to complete repetitive garden tasks such as bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing for long periods at a time. * Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted and carry it a minimum of 10 feet. * Must be comfortable working with nature including bugs and animals. Compensation: $18.50/hr. Employment type: Full-Time