Kitchen Technician

Reports to: Supervisor, Kitchen

Position Overview:

The Kitchen Technician assists in the preparation and production of cannabis infused edible products. Under limited guidance from the Manager, Kitchen, the Kitchen Technician mixes ingredients in order to manufacture cannabis infused recipes as directed, following food safety standards. The Kitchen Technician is responsible for ensuring stock and inventory goods are fresh and up-to-date and not expired.

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.

• Minimum of one-year 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.

Pay: $17.50/hour

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

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

About the Cannabist Company (dba Green Leaf Medical):

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 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 104 facilities1 including 81 dispensaries and 23 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 it 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!