Kitchen Technician

Curaleaf; Weatogue (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

Life/ Disability Insurance

Community Involvement

Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Job summary

Curaleaf in Simsbury, CT is seeking a Kitchen Technician to produce premium cannabis-infused edibles for patients and customers. You will prep, cook, and package products following GMP, HACCP, and QA standards, while documenting each production step and maintaining safety.

This full-time, non-exempt role runs Monday–Thursday 6am–4:30pm with an hourly pay range of $18–$19.75. You’ll join a collaborative team focused on quality and compliance, with benefits and growth opportunities in a leading

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Adaptability and a high stress tolerance and flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
• A compliance mindset and commitment to adhering to regulations and maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prep, cook, and package edibles in compliance with strict standards.
• Ensure all kitchen tools and equipment are clean, functional, and ready for use.
• Follow department SOPs, recipes, and regulations like GMP, HACCP, and QA.
• Document every step of production to maintain compliance and consistency.
• Follow PPE requirements and ensure a safe, clean work environment.
• Adapt to new systems and processes while supporting your team in achieving production goals

Skills

Adaptability

High stress tolerance

Compliance mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

Kitchen Technician
Job Type: Full-Time; Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday - Thursday 6am-4:30pm
Hourly Pay Rate: $18-19.75/hr
Location: Simsbury, CT

Who You Are:

As a Kitchen Technician at our cultivation site, you’ll play a vital role in creating premium cannabis-infused edibles for patients and customers. You are a dependable and detail-oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced, regulated environments. With a strong commitment to quality, consistency, and safety, you’re a natural team player who values collaboration and adaptability. Whether or not you have prior experience in food service, manufacturing, or the cannabis industry, you’re eager to learn, grow, and contribute to creating premium products. You’re comfortable following protocols and take pride in producing work that meets the highest standards.

What You'll Do:

• Prep, cook, and package edibles in compliance with strict standards.
• Ensure all kitchen tools and equipment are clean, functional, and ready for use.
• Follow department SOPs, recipes, and regulations like GMP, HACCP, and QA.
• Document every step of production to maintain compliance and consistency.
• Follow PPE requirements and ensure a safe, clean work environment.
• Adapt to new systems and processes while supporting your team in achieving production goals

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Adaptability and a high stress tolerance and flexibility in an ever-changing environment.
• A compliance mindset and commitment to adhering to regulations and maintaining safety standards.

Even Better If:

• You have food service, food manufacturing, or general manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Requires the ability to sit or stand for 10 hours per day and requires consistent hand eye coordination and excellent hand dexterity.
• Must be able to bend, lift and stoop continuously.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Allergen warnings - Potential exposure to dust, pollen, and plant pathogens.
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol.
• All jobs require daily use of provided PPE, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary.
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• 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
• High stress tolerance, adaptable, ability to work in an ever-changing environment, flexible

Connecticut Hiring Range

$18 - $19.75 USD

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

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. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

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.

***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.