What are the responsibilities and job description for the Edibles/Kitchen Associate position at East Coast Cannabis?
Overview:
East Coast Cannabis is seeking a motivated and hard-working Kitchen Assistant to join our ECC Kitchen Manufacturing Team in Lebanon, Maine. This is an entry level position with room for growth for hardworking and dedicated employees. This is a demanding yet rewarding position, no experience is required but a minimum of 2 years in the restaurant industry is preferred. All training will be provided although any production or manufacturing experience is a plus.
The Kitchen Manufacturing Assistant is responsible for helping with the manufacturing of edible products, packaging of edible products, cleaning of the kitchen/equipment, maintaining brand standards, support the goals of the Kitchen Manager. Kitchen Manufacturing Assistants are responsible for operating within the Maine Adult Use program guidelines per East Coast Cannabis’ best practices and maintaining an individual identification card issued by the Office of Marijuana Policy, State of Maine.
Education: High School Diploma/GED or equivalent required, college experience preferred.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ kitchen experience preferred. Cannabis industry experience preferred but not required. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
Position Specific Skills: Ability to help in the manufacturing process. Demonstrated ability to utilize basic Servesafe techniques. Ability to work towards and achieve staged production goals. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining strict accuracy on compliance tasks.
Personal Characteristics: Outgoing personality, friendly and eager, looking for growth, and team forward perspectives.
Required: Must be 21 years or older and be able to pass a state required background check.
Physical Abilities: Must be able to stand for long shifts. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs, standing for long periods of time.
Job Type: Full-time
Starting at $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefit at 90 Days of Employment
Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Education: High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pay range: $17 per hour
Required skills
- Following Kitchen Managers instructions on the correct manufacturing process for all edible/topical/liquid infused products.
- Learning the process of producing edible THC products
- Overseeing multiple batches, a day between other tasks
- Removing finished products from their molds.
- Assisting in the preparation of ingredients, weighing, and the execution of all tasks exactly as told. Additionally, cleaning of the equipment and tools used, including dishes.
- Helping with packaging, counting, stickering, and correct storage and organization of final goods. Assisting with end of the week cleaning responsibilities
- Keeping hygienic and professional in day-to-day activities.
- Servesafe certification.
- Helping other manufacturing team members with any tasks presented to them. Plus other tasks as delegated by leadership.
- Help with basic inventory requirements, such as stock amounts and ordering practices.
- Certain licensing is required to work with Adult Use Cannabis.
- No Felonies
- Must be 21
- You can read more about this application by clicking the link-https://www.maine.gov/dafs/ocp/adult-use/applications-forms
Preferred seniority
Overall: Entry level (less than 2 years)
Cannabis industry: None or higher
About East Coast Cannabis
East Coast Cannabis boasts two large state-of-the-art cultivation facilities where we nourish and craft the best cannabis cultivars. Our state-licensed kitchens use these cultivars to produce precise, consistent, and replicable cannabis-infused edible experiences to support an active or relaxed cannabis lifestyle. With infrastructure designed by cutting-edge engineers, our laboratory curates terpene-rich extracts for a variety of applications and consumer preferences. In our retail stores, you can find the latest cannabis accessory products, durable high-quality active apparel, and authentically Maine gear. Every East Coast Cannabis team member is experienced, skilled, and participates in ongoing training to maintain the most current methodologies and practical concepts in our industry.
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Best in class industry experience
- Startup atmosphere with internal growth potential
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal opportunity employer
Salary : $17
