Mushroom Grower for Private Family Farm

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Mushroom Grower to join a private family farm’s agricultural team in Abu Dhabi. The role involves managing the full mushroom cultivation cycle, from compost preparation to harvest and quality control.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, mix and pasteurize mushroom compost using appropriate methods.
• Monitor and maintain optimal growing conditions such as temperature, humidity, ventilation and irrigation.
• Carry out all stages of cultivation including spawning, casing, crop maintenance and harvesting.
• Identify and manage diseases, pests and contamination to ensure healthy crops.
• Perform routine crop care, grading, packing and post‑harvest handling.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of growing rooms, equipment and work areas.
• Record cultivation activities and production data.

Required profile

• Minimum 3‑5 years of experience in commercial mushroom cultivation.
• Physically fit and able to work in humid, temperature‑controlled environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Basic English communication skills are an advantage.
• Agricultural Engineer qualification preferred and eligible for sponsorship to obtain required licenses.

Required skills

• Mushroom compost preparation, spawning, casing and harvesting techniques.
• Environmental control systems for mushroom production.
• Identification and preventive management of common mushroom diseases.

What we offer

• Salary AED 6,000 (negotiable based on experience).
• Free accommodation.
• Other benefits in accordance with UAE labour law.