Wellness Connection of Maine is looking for a highly motivated, positive and compassionate Kitchen Assistant to work in our Gardiner Kitchen. The successful candidate will possess outstanding cooking skills, time management, constant desire for self-improvement and attention to details.
This entry-level position offers the opportunity to learn and grow with the Company from the ground up. Wellness Connection of Maine is a medical cannabis company operating in full compliance with state and local law. Our mission is to provide qualified Maine patients with the highest quality medical cannabis at a reasonable cost to them, to support members’ full-spectrum wellness, and to foster education about medical cannabis throughout the state.
Responsibilities and Duties
The main responsibilities of the Kitchen Assistant include all aspects of the daily preparation for edible production; performing the physical labor of producing edibles; labeling and packaging; presentation; and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness and sterility inside the kitchen area.
- Assists in the daily preparation for edible production activities such as preparing packaging materials
- Performs physical labor of high volume edible production
- Records and tracks accurate weights and measurements of edible medicine throughout the edible creation and packaging procedures using company systems and protocols
- Assists with R&D and new product development
- Maintains a clean, safe environment inside the processing area
- Inspects edible medicine for defects
- Calibrates, operates, cleans and stores packaging equipment including heat sealers, etc.
- Prints and applies labels to finished product; stores and inventories finished product according to Company policy and as directed by the Processing Operations Manager, Kitchen Operations Coordinator or Director of Production Operations
- Other duties may be assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent time-management skills
- Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to focus; attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to communicate clearly and calmly
- Ability to remain calm in periods of high stress or unusual activity
- Absolute reliability and honesty
Required Education
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 2 years post-secondary education
Required Experience
- Work history showing progressive responsibility, willingness to accept additional projects or challenges
- 1+ years experience in food services or related field
Required Knowledge
- Knowledge of basic computer & office equipment operations (inventory systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
- Knowledge of commercial kitchen equipment
- Math required for inventory, projections, and measurements
Physical Requirements
- Extended time standing, sitting, walking, bending, and reaching
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of 100 feet.
- Close visual focus required
- Extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers
- Kitchen uniform and hat will be required to be worn
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must pass a drug test and background check (state mandated)
- Must be able to work in a commercial kitchen with exposure to various food allergens such as soy. wheat, nuts etc…