Cannabis Kitchen Production Lead Jobs

Position Title: Kitchen Production Lead

Position Location: Fitchburg, MA

Position Type: On-Site

Employment Status: Full-Time

Department: Kitchen

Postion Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30PM-11:30PM EST

Revolutionary Clinics is harnessing the positive power of the emerging cannabis industry to raise the standard for alternative care and generate economic opportunity across Massachusetts. At its three registered marijuana dispensaries in Cambridge and Somerville, Revolutionary Clinics provides the highest quality medical marijuana products and the very best in-patient care and was named the best medical dispensary in the state by its peers in 2019. Its state-of-the-art cultivation facility in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is one of the largest in the state and supplies over 135 retail establishments with sought-after products and flower. Revolutionary Clinics employs more than 350 colleagues across its manufacturing and retail operations and generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax revenue for Massachusetts’ communities. Through its corporate social responsibility program, Cannabis with a Conscience, Revolutionary Clinics joins with a range of partners in supporting healthy lives and vulnerable populations, advancing community revitalization efforts through philanthropy and public-private partnerships, and promoting diversity within the cannabis industry.

Position Summary:

Revolutionary Clinics' Kitchen Staff work as a team to?produce high quality Cannabis Edibles. The goal is to optimize kitchen and cooking procedures to successfully create consistent, safe, delicious, quality edibles.?Communication and computer skills, organization, attention to detail and time management are critical to the success of our Kitchen and to the continued success of Revolutionary Clinics.

Kitchen Staff are responsible for navigating day to day Kitchen operations producing products infused with Cannabis Oils and Isolates. This position will work closely with the Head of Kitchen Production to ensure workflow meets the necessary specifications and kitchen equipment is cleaned and maintained regularly. Must be able to follow instructions and work safely in high traffic environments.

Job Roles and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for department MIP production. Scheduling, planning, raw ingredients counts and needs for the production month.
• Responsible for review and accuracy of batch records; including – chain of custody, waste, formulation calculators.
• Responsible for internal audits and allergen testing.
• Oversee completion of pre-operations inspections and line change overs, including cleaning, sanitation verifications and record keeping.
• Responsible for dosing and batching according to production plans
• Foster an environment of problem solving through clear communication and creativity with internal and external departments.
• Identifies and addresses opportunities for continuous improvement in production.
• Participate and collaborate in weekly lead meetings, daily SQDEK meetings.
• The associate acts with integrity, plays with passion and demonstrates respect for others within the department and with external departments.
• Prepare and clean workspaces, equipment, and materials daily Maintain and sterilize all kitchen and kitchen equipment including 3rd party loaners
• Prepare samples to be sent to lab.
• Create and coordinate cleaning schedule for all Kitchen areas, and conduct audits to ensure compliance
• Log recipes, report daily production results.
• Help develop and execute the process of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform administrative tasks, such as documenting all machine maintenance, logging test results, labeling, auditing products and supplies.
• Package finished products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2-3 years prior professional kitchen experience
• Prior experience in a leadership or co-lead position
• Prior experience operating machinery in a kitchen environment
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Prior Cannabis industry experience

Required Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years or age or older
• Ability to lift and move up to 50lbs unassisted
• Must pass a comprehensive background check annually to ensure compliance within Cannabis Control Commission and Revolutionary Clinics set regulations

Environmental Factors:

Employees may be required to bend, squat, kneel, crouch, climb, crawl, complete repetitive hand movements, and/or walk intermittently throughout the day. Employees may also be exposed to company approved chemicals for sanitation and production purposes. Team members will also be exposed to cannabis and cannabis products while onsite.

All submitted resumes will be reviewed by our Human Resources Department. We will contact you if we determine you to be qualified for the available position. If we find that we do not have a position available that suits your experience and qualifications, we will retain your information for one year and contact you if an appropriate position becomes available. Thank you for your interest in Revolutionary Clinics.

Revolutionary Clinics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other protected classification under the law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, promotion, salary, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment and discharge.

Revolutionary Clinics will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Revolutionary Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Work Location: One location

Apply for this job with Revolutionary Clinics

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.

About Valhalla

Valhalla Confections was co-founded in California in 2014 and rapidly gained popularity as one of the most consistently dosed, best tasting and fast acting gummies on the market. Valhalla Confections are handcrafted by our talented staff in NEvada, California and New Mexico. With multiple flavor varieties, our great tasting, long lasting gummy are dosed precisely to have the same effect every time.

Work Environment & Culture

Valhalla has carefully cultivated a work environment in which our team members are always challenged to grow personally and professionally. Our company is determinedly progressive, creative and intelligent. We nurture these qualities by employing people who share our passion for medical and recreational cannabis, innovation, and active participation in the communities we serve.

Our company culture is unique, distinguished by an uncommon blend of courtesy, compassion, and intellectual energy. We seek those who can bring diverse life experiences and inspired ideas to our work and neighbors who count on us. We raise our bar high at Valhalla to set the example of what a cannabis business should be.

About This Role

The Production Lead helps manage our production team. They are reliable, honest, hardworking, and take pride in the quality of their work. The Production Lead position will be responsible for managing the kitchen production team including but not limited to; crafting quality THC infused edibles, maintaining equipment, maintaining logs, packaging product, training staff, and adhering to all California State Regulations.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum age of 21 years




• Able to stand for 8 plus hours




• Able to lift and carry at least 50 lbs.




• Able to accurately calculate THC content formulations.




• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail




• Strong attention to detail; able to consistently follow directions, standards and recipes




• Food Preparation experience




• Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices




• Strong decision-making skills




• Able to work in an environment that may contain strong odors




• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills




• Proficient in Excel, Word, Google Interface




• Must have reliable transportation and be available to travel to various locations if needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Some college




• METRC Experience

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employees must adhere to all operational standards and guidelines, including food quality and




• safety, individual and team safety, as well as cleanliness and sanitation.




• Follow established SOP’s for cooking all products manufactured in the kitchen.




• Must adhere to all Company policies and procedures




• Keep assigned areas clean




• Assemble, maintain, clean and store cooking equipment for daily business




• Lead kitchen team in meeting daily goals




• Monitor kitchen team, product prep and cook times, as well as temperatures to ensure consistency




• Help recruit and train employees in designated stations




• Keeping recipes and SOP’s for cooking updated




• Oversee the completion of all required record keeping including but not limited to food logs, waste sheets, and cleaning logs




• Label everything according to the batch ticket assigned




• Successfully complete applicable shift responsibilities and other duties as assigned by the manager on duty




• Communicate with and treat others respectfully at all times

Other duties may be assigned. The duties listed here are typical examples of the work performed; not all duties assigned are included, nor is it expected that all similar positions will be assigned every duty.

Additional Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

• Work under stressful conditions, as well as irregular hours, may be required. Exposure to toxic substances and other conditions common to cannabis production, cultivation may be routinely encountered.




• Employee works in a production environment at Valhalla and must be capable of adhering to full Personal Protective Equipment guidelines per OSHA and SFPHD requirements, to maintain a safe and sterile environment (i.e. hair net, face mask, gloves, lab coat, foot booties, etc.)

Physical Requirement

• 
  Stand constantly




• Walk frequently




• Stoop occasionally




• Talk or hear constantly




• Climb stairs frequently




• Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms




• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl




• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds




• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds




• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Rate of Pay




• Benefits Package (Health, Dental, Vision)




• Paid vacation

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.

Valhalla is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Valhalla is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability, citizenship or veteran status.

Apply for this job with The Apothecarium

Apply now →

By clicking the "Apply now" button, you'll be leaving Fazow and going to an external job application page for this company. Please research all companies before applying. When applying for jobs, you should NOT have to pay to apply. Fazow accepts no liability or responsibility as a consequence of any reliance upon information on external sites or in jobs listed on fazow.com.