Kitchen Technician

Curaleaf; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or FS

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Gym discounts

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking a Kitchen Technician in Litchfield, IL to prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products in a fast-paced, team-based environment. You’ll follow clear recipes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure on-time production of high-quality goods for patients and customers.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and restaurant or kitchen experience; ServeSafe certification is a plus. This full-time role offers competitive pay and benefits in Illinois.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• ServeSafe certification preferred.
• Restaurant, food service, or kitchen experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products.
• Operate, clean, and care for kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Follow recipes and procedures to complete production orders with accuracy and consistent quality.
• Keep simple, accurate records to track product quality and meet state regulations.
• Follow GMP/HACCP food-safety guidelines and company standards.
• Wear required PPE and maintain excellent hygiene.
• Help introduce new systems and processes to improve edibles production.
• Work in a professional prep-kitchen with a supportive team.

Skills

Food prep

Safety procedures

Team collaboration

Quality control

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServeSafe certification (preferred)

Job description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Kitchen Technician
Pay: $17.00/hr
Location: Litchfield, IL
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Who You Are:

You’re someone who enjoys working with food and being part of a team. In this role,you’llhelp prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products while following clear recipes and safety steps. You take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and ontimeso patients and customers get high-quality products when they need them.

WhatYou’llDo:

As a Kitchen Technician atCuraleaf, you will:

• Prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products
• Operate, clean, and care for kitchen equipment and work areas
• Follow recipes and step-by-step procedures to complete production orders with accuracy and consistent quality
• Keep simple,accuraterecords to track product quality and meet state regulations
• Follow food-safety guidelines (GMP, HACCP) and company quality standards every day
• Wear the required protective gear (PPE) and maintainexcellent hygiene
• Help introduce new systems and processes that improve how edibles are made
• Work in a professional prep-kitchen environment alongside a supportive team

WhatYou’llBring:

• You can sit or stand for up to 10 hours a day and have steady hand–eye coordination with excellent hand dexterity
• You can safely bend, lift, andstoopthroughout your shift, including lifting and carrying up to 30lbs
• You have strong attention to detail, follow directions well, andmaintainconsistency across large volumes of products
• You are adaptable, flexible, and thrive as a collaborative team player
• You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Even Better If:

• You havepreviousrestaurant, food service, or kitchen experience
• You have or can obtain a valid ServeSafe certification

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
• Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time
• Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching
• Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment
• Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary

EnvironmentalConditions

• Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
• Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust,pollenand plant pathogens
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
• Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
• Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels

What We Offer:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program and challenges
• Gym discounts

Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance*
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
• Commuter benefits*

Time Off

• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave

Additional Perks

• Employee discounts
• Recognition programs
• Pet insurance*

*Available to eligible, full-time employees only.

Illinois Hiring Range

$17 — $17.50 USD

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Follow us on Social Media:

Instagram: @curaleaf.usa

Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc

LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production.

Our Vision:

To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.