Kitchen Associate

Renew Cannabis Co.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings is seeking a Kitchen Associate in Illinois to support production and packaging of edible products in a food-grade facility. You will prepare ingredients, operate equipment, and ensure quality and safety standards are met.

Schedule is 5:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday to Thursday, with a pay rate of $19.58 per hour. The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to PPE and sanitation protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients by weighing and measuring according to recipes.
• Operate kitchen equipment and machinery to produce edible products.
• Package and label finished products to regulatory and brand standards.
• Maintain safety by wearing PPE and following hygiene practices.
• Demold, restock ingredients, and count finished products as part of inventory.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Kitchen Associate 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.

Schedule: 5:00 am - 3:30 pm, Monday - Thursday

Pay: $19.58/hour

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 RESPONSIBILITES

• 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
• 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 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 is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / 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.

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