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Fat Fox Mushrooms
New Spitalfields Market, London
Posted: 20 Feb 2025
Deadline: 21 Mar 2025
Compensation: £13.85 per hour
Paid Full-time Permanent
Job description
IMPORTANT: You must currently reside in the UK and hold valid UK work authorisation. We cannot sponsor visas.
Role Overview
East London Mushroom Collective is a gourmet mushroom farm at New Spitalfields Market in East London. We produce mushrooms for London-area restaurants using locally sourced substrates and a zero-emissions distribution system.
For this role we are seeking someone to be involved in the practical tasks associated with mushroom cultivation. You will assist in all aspects of the growing, harvesting and packaging of fresh mushrooms.
This position requires a strong work ethic, physical stamina, the ability to safely work with machinery and the ability to spend long hours doing repetitive tasks. You should be highly motivated and self-directed with a desire for a highly physical role. Training will be provided for all aspects of this role. Preference will be given to those with a proven track record involving manual labour.
We are looking for someone who is:
General Role Information (pay, hours, location)
Key Responsibilities
1. Substrate Preparation & Processing
2. Equipment Operation & Maintenance
3. Clean-Room Operations
4. Growing Process
5. Harvesting & Post-Harvest Activities
6. Cleaning & Waste Management
7. Record Keeping & Communication
Desirable Skills & Experience
Background working in physical, repetitive and fast-paced industries and environments - for example:
Application information
To apply please submit the following:
An e-mail briefly answering the following questions:
Applications should be sent to mike@elmc.uk with the subject line Mushroom Growing Assistant.
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About Fat Fox Mushrooms
Fat Fox Mushrooms is a small business in North London that produces mushroom growing kits, medicinal mushroom tinctures, and runs educational workshops. We are dedicated to sharing our love of the fungi kingdom with others and helping people to connect with the natural world. From growing to harvest & packaging, we carry out every aspect of production in Tottenham, London, ensuring quality at every stage and bringing a handmade, creative and personal touch to each of our products.
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