Edibles Chef

Viridian Staffing • Tampa, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Viridian Staffing's Client is looking for an experienced cannabis culinary professional to join this fast growing cannabis company as an Edibles Chef about thirty minutes outside of the downtown Tampa, Florida, area. In this role, you will work closely with operations, sales, and compliance to lead the team in the production of edible products. You will oversee the continued scaling up of kitchen / edibles operations, while closely following the established company recipes. Using your proven success in cannabis edible production that has been sold in the commercial cannabis or hemp markets, you will also be responsible for cooking and quality control for all ingredients and final products. You'll refine SOP's and ensure the operation team is in compliance with all regulations and SOPs relating to safety, security, and health. Your prior team members would consider you a hands-on leader with a ‘can-do’ attitude, who is dedicated to setting the organization up for success.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or relevant degree.
• At least 2+ years of experience in cannabis or hemp edible production in the regulated cannabis marketplace.
• 1+ years of experience in managing a kitchen / edibles lab.
• Previous experience working in the Food & Beverage/CPG industry.
• Mathematical skills such as fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, etc.
• Excellent communication skills, enabling you to explain complex scientific information to non-scientific individuals.
• Ability to stand for up to 8 hours.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work around heated kettles and ovens.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in the production of edible products.
• Oversee the continued scaling up of kitchen / edibles operations.
• Follow established company recipes.
• Cooking and quality control for all ingredients and final products.
• Refine SOP's.
• Ensure the operation team is in compliance with all regulations and SOPs relating to safety, security, and health.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level