About this role
Gardener in Vegetable Production Schloss Tuernich Schloss tuernich We are looking for a Gardener in Vegetable Production with Market Garden and Polytunnels (m/f/d). Do you love working with the earth, inspiring others about sustainable vegetable growing, and taking on responsibility? Join our passionate team and actively shape ecological vegetable production at our farm, including our community-supported agriculture (CSA/Solawi) initiative. Schloss Türnich is a unique place in the Rhenish mining district-almost an island of culture and nature, nestled in the Erft floodplain just outside Cologne. For years, we have been developing the estate into a "Yes, there is another way"-location: a place where sustainability is lived on many levels. Discover our natural gardens, the enchanting castle chapel, the wild yet curated park, our Demeter-certified agriculture including Market Garden, Solawi, agroforestry, regenerative fruit and arable farming, plus our 100% organic café-where the kitchen brings farm produce directly to the plate. Schloss Türnich is increasingly becoming a source of inspiration for sustainability. Your role • Co-lead vegetable production in a dual management system using Market Garden methods, polytunnels, and approximately 0.5 ha of field area. • Plan and execute crop cultivation, care, harvest, and marketing, including weekly harvest planning, quality control, and creating delivery notes. • Organize direct marketing via Solawi, farm shop, and gastronomy (including distribution, sales, and delivery). • Guide and support staff, interns, volunteers, and Solawi members in daily operations and during "get involved" days. • Communicate and coordinate with approximately 100 Solawi members, as well as the organizational team and administrative support. • Maintain and expand customer contacts, particularly with gastronomic businesses. • Organize events: workshops, tours, information sessions, participation in team...