Kitchen Associate

The Role

This position reports directly to Kitchen Lead and is responsible for the production and packaging of edible and ingestible products. The role involves preparing ingredients, operating machinery and ensuring all products meet quality and safety standards in a food-grade environment.

Essential Job Functions

• Ingredient Preparation Accurately weight and measure ingredients according to recipes.
• Production Operate kitchen equipment and machinery to produce edible and ingestible products.
• Packaging Package and label finished products in compliance with regulatory and brand standards.
• Safety Compliance Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for all assigned tasks.

Other Job Responsibilities

• Demolding Remove cured products from molds following production.
• Inventory Support Restock ingredients and supplies as needed.
• Sanitation Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe kitchen environment.
• Documentation Complete batch records and daily production tracking sheets accurately.
• Quality Control Inspect products and reject any that do not meet quality standards.
• Inventory Counting Count and record finished products and prepped materials.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• 6 months to 1 year experience in a kitchen, food production or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to obtain a Food Handlers Certificate.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality products.
• Ability to troubleshoot and adjust machinery.
• Adaptable and effective in fast moving, changing environment.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.

Who We Are

Ascend Wellness Holdings (AWH) is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor, and retailer with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Our mission is to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution while delivering a premium, customer-focused retail experience. We are committed to building a high-performing team that is passionate about our products, our communities, and creating operational excellence across our growing footprint.

EEO Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, INC., ("AWH") and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

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