Mushroom Grower – Private Family Farm

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Mushroom Grower to join a private family farm in Abu Dhabi. You will manage the entire mushroom cultivation cycle, from compost preparation to harvest and quality control, ensuring high‑quality produce for the market.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, mix and pasteurize mushroom compost using appropriate methods.
• Monitor and maintain optimal growing conditions (temperature, humidity, ventilation, irrigation, airflow).
• Carry out all cultivation stages: spawning, casing, crop maintenance and harvesting.
• Identify and manage diseases, pests and contamination.
• Perform routine crop care, grading, packing and post‑harvest handling.
• Inspect product quality to meet food safety standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of growing rooms and equipment.
• Record cultivation activities and production data.
• Operate cultivation equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist the Farm Manager with additional farm duties as required.

Required profile

• 3‑5 years of commercial mushroom cultivation experience.
• Physically fit and able to work in humid, temperature‑controlled environments.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Basic English communication skills.
• Agricultural Engineer qualification preferred.
• Eligible for sponsorship to obtain and maintain MOCCAE and EDE agricultural licences.

Required skills

• Mushroom compost preparation
• Spawning techniques
• Casing methods
• Harvesting techniques
• Environmental control systems for mushroom production
• Disease and pest identification

What we offer

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