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Household and Garden Management – Falls Brook Centre in New
Brunswick
Description
Falls Brook Centre (www.fallsbrookcentre.ca)
grows food to feed the visitors and staff at Falls Brook Centre and
is seeking someone to
cook for
large
groups. We have 2 acres of organic gardens, herbariums and orchards.
Much of the work involved in this position will be food production
and oversight of organic gardens. There will be some preparing food
for weekend events. The position will also entail the overall household
management of Falls Brook Centre’s many buildings, arranging
guest’s accommodations, setting up rooms, laundry and clean-up
are all aspects of this position.
Work plan will vary according to the seasons. During the growing season
work would be split almost 50/50 between the garden and house. Between
harvest and planting time work focuses more on household management.
The ideal candidate has:
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Proven leadership experience and personal motivation
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Background in organic and whole food meal preparation
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Background in household management
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An interest in community-based initiatives and able to work for a variety of groups
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A desire to work with volunteers and interns who are keen to learn about food production, preservation, drying of food, preparation of meals and other food storage systems
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Ability to work on a wood stove some of the time
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Experience in organic food production
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Interest in living in a rural area
Remuneration
5 days/week ideal, but negotiable to 3 days/week. Starting salary based
on experience will be $28,000 to $30,000 per annum, pro-rated.
Starting date April 1st, 2010. Applications will be accepted immediately.
Please send your applications to:
Jean Arnold
Falls Brook Centre
Knowlesville, NB, E7L 1B1
Email: ja@fallsbrookcentre.ca
www.fallsbrookcentre.ca
Posted February 2010