Careers At White Oak Pastures
Internship/Apprenticeship Program
White Oak Pastures Internship / Apprenticeship program will have two separate courses, both lasting twelve weeks. One course will be dedicated to pastured animal production, while the other will be focused on small scale processing. All applicants should specifically outline which course they are applying for on the video submission.
To fill out the internship application online and submit it digitally, CLICK HERE
Job Openings
Applications and/or resumes to be submitted to: brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com. We will review these documents and reach out if there are openings that align with your particular skill sets. See below for a list of jobs we are currently looking to fill. White Oak Pastures is a drug-free workplace.
To fill out the employment application online and submit it digitally, CLICK HERE
Processing Plant Slaughterer
As a Slaughterer, your responsibilities include gutting, skinning and performing precision preparation of beef in accordance with USDA guidelines. You must be able to use a knife safely and effectively while performing specific duties in a fast paced environment. Industry experience is preferred but additional training will be provided.
Requirements:
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
Experienced Prep Cook / Line Cook (Full-Time or Part-Time)
As a Line Cook, you would operate out of two food trucks that provide three menus: 1) A la carte breakfast, lunch, and dinner; 2) Daily lunch line special for 50 guests a day (11am – 2pm); 3) Weekend limited, seasonal dinner menu highlighting farm proteins and seasonal garden produce. You will create a clean, safe work environment to serve a wide range of guests.
An ideal candidate will display integrity and have an appreciation of regenerative agriculture, farm staff, and farm environment, show excitement, appreciation, and the desire to highlight regeneratively raised protein and vegetables and be a team player who works with a purpose.
Requirements:
• Proven cooking experience including experience as a prep cook, and line cook
• Thorough knowledge of various cooking methods and techniques for high quality food ingredients, equipment, and procedures
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Be able to lift 50+ lbs and stand for long hours
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
Garden Assistant Manager
As the Garden Assistant Manager you will manage the garden assistant(s) “garden crew” to care for our on-farm vegetable garden and orchard. You will employ your prior knowledge of market gardening and implement practices to sustainably produce fruits and vegetables and improve soil health.
Typical tasks include but aren't limited to the below.
Requirements:
• Prioritizing and managing garden crew’s daily tasks (seeding, transplanting, weeding, prepping beds, etc.)
• Manage bi-weekly harvesting, washing and packing for delivery to General Store and Farm-to-Table restaurant
• Assisting Garden Manager with seeding plans and purchasing
• Managing record keeping (seeding, amendment, harvest, and sale logs)
• Performing low till bed preparation
• Maintaining vegetables and fruit trees (pruning, tying up, clipping up, etc.)
• Performing weed control – weeding, hoeing, weed eating, mowing -- and managing pests/disease as necessary
• Participate in garden workshops and garden-related tourism events
• Assist with other farm tasks as necessary
The ideal candidate:
• Has a positive attitude and is a great communicator
• Has prior experience working in a market garden using sustainable practices and is passionate about soil health
• Is comfortable managing 1-2 team members and delegating tasks
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50+lbs
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
Farm Maintenance
This position will coordinate, control, and monitor the maintenance functions of WOP for projects that move toward land, environmental stewardship, and community goals.
To view the full job description and requirements, click here.
Requirements:
• Heavy lifting 100lb+ on regular basis
• Entering/exiting heavy equipment 100+ times a day
• Standing 8+ hours
• Repetitive tasks
• Walk long distances
• Constant pushing/pulling
• Handle livestock
• Operate tractors
• Operate large equipment and tractors
• Knowledge of carpentry for new/old construction
• Ability to diagnosis and repair
• Must be able to speak English
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass a drug test
Please send application or resume to brandi.hilton@whiteoakpastures.com or by fax to 877-794-7402
To fill out the application online and submit it digitally, CLICK HERE