Senior Kitchen Technician

Renew Cannabis Co.; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health insurance options

Paid time off (vacation/sick holidays)

Short-term disability coverage

Job summary

The Cannabist Company is seeking a Senior Kitchen Technician to assist in producing cannabis infused edible products. You will work under supervision to mix ingredients, ensure product freshness, and support inventory accuracy.

Mentoring staff and enforcing safe production are part of the role, with involvement in SOP development and regulatory guidelines. Responsibilities include turning daily production lists into finished goods, ensuring compliance with food safety laws, and preparing samples

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; formal education in food production or culinary arts preferred.
• ServeSafe Certification preferred.
• Minimum two years of kitchen/food service experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prep ingredients and production of edible products including chocolate, gummy drops and lozenges.
• Follow daily production list to maintain stock of finished goods.
• Comply with rules and state regulations for food safety and edible production.
• Prepare samples for testing.
• Package and label edible products.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

ServeSafe Certification

Job description

Reports to: Supervisor, Kitchen

Position Overview: The Senior Kitchen Technician assists in the preparation and production of cannabis infused edible products. Under limited guidance from the Supervisor, Kitchen, the Kitchen Technician mixes ingredients in order to manufacture cannabis infused recipes as directed, following food safety standards. The Senior Kitchen Technician is responsible for ensuring stock and inventory goods are fresh and up-to-date and not expired. The Senior Kitchen Technician may mentor kitchen staff and provide guidance on safe production principles and regulatory guidelines. They will have an active role in developing, writing and enforcing SOP’s and serve as subject matter experts in the production of food for the Cannabist Company.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Prep ingredients and production of edible products including chocolate, gummy drops and lozenges
• Follow daily production list to maintain stock of finished goods
• Comply with rules and state regulations for food safety and edible production
• Prepare samples for testing
• Package and label edible products
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age
• A High School diploma or GED is required. Formal education in food production and/or culinary arts is preferred
• Minimum of two years of kitchen/food service experience
• ServeSafe Certification is preferred
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Strong interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication
• Strong attention to detail, time management and problem-solving skills.

Travel %: 0
FLSA status: Non-exempt

Additional Abilities Required:

• The job requires physical activity, including prolonged standing, repetitive bending, climbing, and lifting or moving up to 40 pounds (or more with a coworker).
• Good visual acuity, hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and ability to perform repetitive motions with accuracy is required.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

About The Cannabist Company:

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 12 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 77 facilities including 61 dispensaries and 16 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!

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