Kitchen Associate

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Amesbury (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) in Amesbury is seeking a Food Production Assistant to support the production and packaging of edible products. Responsibilities include ingredient preparation, machine operation, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should be at least 21 years old, possess a High School diploma or GED, and have 6 months to 1 year of kitchen experience. A focus on detail and teamwork is essential. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of cannabis healthcare solutions.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older and pass a background check.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in kitchen or food production.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Accurately weigh and measure ingredients for recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment to produce food products.
• Package and label finished products according to standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Inspect products for quality assurance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting machinery

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

This position reports directly to the Kitchen Lead and is responsible for the production and packaging of edible and ingestible products. The role involves preparing ingredients, operating machinery and ensuring all products meet quality and safety standards in a food‑grade environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Ingredient Preparation – Accurately weight and measure ingredients according to recipes.
• Production – Operate kitchen equipment and machinery to produce edible and ingestible products.
• Packaging – Package and label finished products in compliance with regulatory and brand standards.
• Safety Compliance – Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for all assigned tasks.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Demolding – Remove cured products from molds following production.
• Inventory Support – Restock ingredients and supplies as needed.
• Sanitation – Maintain a clean, organized, and food‑safe kitchen environment.
• Documentation – Complete batch records and daily production tracking sheets accurately.
• Quality Control – Inspect products and reject any that do not meet quality standards.
• Inventory Counting – Count and record finished products and prepped materials.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older and be able to pass a background check.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in a kitchen, food production, or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high‑quality products.
• Ability to troubleshoot and make adjustments to machinery.
• Adaptable and effective in a fast‑moving, changing environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer‑focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world‑class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patients’ lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers’ unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and do not discriminate in its hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.