Production Technician : Kitchen

Renew Cannabis Co.; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Nirvana Cannabis is hiring a Kitchen Production Technician to support daily operations in our cannabis production kitchen. You will prepare ingredients, follow recipes, and ensure products are packaged and labeled correctly in a clean, compliant environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, teamwork, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Team player with reliable communication.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food-safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients and workstation for daily production.
• Follow recipes and batch instructions accurately.
• Measure and portion ingredients per specs.
• Package and label products; maintain logs and records.
• Maintain a sanitized, organized kitchen and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow recipes & procedures

Teamwork

Fast-paced environment

Reliability & punctuality

Food safety & sanitation

Cannabis industry familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join the Nirvana Cannabis Team as a Kitchen Production Technician!

Are you ready to grow your career in one of the fastest-growing industries in the country? At Nirvana Cannabis, we're committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where our team can learn, grow, and build a career in cannabis.

As a Kitchen Production Technician, you'll be an important part of our production kitchen, helping prepare ingredients, follow recipes, produce products, package finished goods, and maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.

Why Nirvana?

At Nirvana Cannabis, we're more than a cannabis company-we're a community. We invest in our staff, celebrate growth, and provide opportunities to build a long-term career in the industry.

If you're dependable, detail-oriented, motivated, and enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we'd love to have you join our growing team.

KITCHEN PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN - JOB DESCRIPTION

The Kitchen Production Technician supports the daily operations of our cannabis production kitchen. This position assists with ingredient preparation, recipe execution, cooking and production processes, portioning, packaging, labeling, sanitation, and quality control.

The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, works well in a team, follows recipes and procedures accurately, and takes pride in maintaining a clean and professional kitchen.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Prepare ingredients and kitchen workstations for daily production.
• Follow recipes, batch instructions, and production schedules accurately.
• Measure and portion ingredients according to established specifications.
• Assist with mixing, cooking, molding, filling, cutting, and finishing products.
• Safely operate kitchen equipment and production tools.
• Package and label finished products accurately.
• Perform quality checks for appearance, consistency, weight, and packaging.
• Maintain accurate production logs and batch records.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized kitchen at all times.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, workplace safety, and cannabis compliance requirements.
• Properly store ingredients, supplies, and finished products.
• Monitor inventory and report ingredient or packaging shortages.
• Work with the kitchen team to meet daily production goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Kitchen or Production Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow recipes, measurements, and written procedures.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food-safety standards.
• Ability to safely use kitchen equipment.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous kitchen, bakery, food production, manufacturing, or cannabis experience preferred.
• Commercial kitchen or food-handling experience is a plus.
• Cannabis production experience is helpful but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive kitchen and production tasks.
• Ability to bend, reach, lift, and move throughout the kitchen.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

At Nirvana Cannabis, we believe in empowering our team with knowledge, passion, and opportunity. If you're ready to bring your work ethic, attention to detail, and passion for kitchen production to our team, we'd love to meet you.