Lead Kitchen Technician

Curaleaf•Ravena, NY

3d•$23 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis. The job of Curaleaf’s Kitchen Lead was established for the purpose/s of cooking and distributing food items; providing complete and accurate documentation and audit trail for food products; maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition and overseeing and/or assisting assigned food service personnel in food preparation. This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: assignments require knowledge of quantity cooking, food substitution and food handling regulations. Incumbents must be aware and comply with safety and sanitation laws, policies and procedures and are frequently required to give work direction to other team members.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in restaurant management or certification from culinary school is preferred
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
ServSafe certification strongly preferred
Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift)
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance
Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time
Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment
Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary
Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis)
Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens
Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol
Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms
Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels

Responsibilities

Effectively oversees ingredient preparations, production and controls
Lead the kitchen team with hands on tactics while implementing production processes and schedules; consistently seeking process improvement and efficiency.
Trains and oversees staff to produce high-quality, medically infused products.
Trains and oversees formulations staff to produce emulsions, formulated oil, and anything else necessary for vape & edible production.
Works with Processing and Packaging according to the company's internal schedule and within food safety standards and state regulations.
Requires a strong understanding of food safety standards and professional hygiene.
Engage in appropriate planning with the Production Manager so that they can adequately orchestrate timing, the product line mix and the quantity to be made.
Assist in the accurate, compliant completion of monthly and quarterly SOX audits (inventory counts)
The appropriate and accurate use of scales will be necessary to ensure consistency of the cannabis-infused portion of the product and for portion control.
Ensure that ingredients are ready for use each day.
QA/QC duties that require analytical testing for quality and consistency.
Must be able to assist with the cleaning, sanitation, and organization of the kitchen.
Maintaining inventory records of supplies, materials, and equipment.
Storing supplies and equipment, disposal of waste according to guidelines, and keeping the lab kitchen working areas sanitary.
Maintaining and completing Master Batch Records for quality purposes.
Maintaining an accurate and timely record of all material produced in the state STS METRC.
Maintaining state and company policies and procedures to ensure processing operation is fully compliant with state regulations, federal and state laws.
Assures that operation adheres to all business and industry license requirements-able to produce documents as proof immediately upon request.
Demonstrates an understanding of state and county health department requirements for production facilities.
Internally prepares for periodic state and internal company inspections
Works with other department leads to coordinate special needs, works with inventory staff to plan and forecast needs
Keeps facility GMP standards for all kitchen processes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assists other personnel for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities