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Curaleaf · 11 hours ago

Lead Kitchen Technician

Tooele, UT

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$21/hr - $23.75/hr

2+ years exp

Curaleaf is a leading global cannabis provider committed to quality and innovation. As a Lead Kitchen Technician, you will oversee daily kitchen production, ensuring safety and compliance while training team members to produce high-quality infused products.

Alternative MedicineCannabisHealth CareMedical

Responsibilities

Oversee ingredient preparation, production flow, and process controls to support daily kitchen operations

Lead the kitchen team on the floor by following and reinforcing production schedules, SOPs, and GMP standards, while continuously looking for efficiency improvements

Train and support team members producing high-quality infused products, including emulsions, oils, and edible components

Partner with Processing, Packaging, and the Production Manager to plan timing, quantities, and product mix

Accurately weigh, portion, and track ingredients using calibrated scales to ensure consistency, portion control, and compliance

Prepare ingredients daily and ensure the kitchen is stocked, organized, sanitary, and production-ready

Perform QA/QC checks and support analytical testing to ensure product quality and consistency

Maintain inventory records for ingredients, supplies, materials, and equipment; support monthly and quarterly inventory counts and SOX audits

Complete Master Batch Records and accurately record all production activity in METRC

Maintain strict compliance with food safety standards, hygiene requirements, state regulations, and company policies

Support inspection readiness by maintaining documentation and assisting with state and internal audits

Qualification

Food safety standardsKitchen safety regulationsFood manufacturing experienceServSafe certificationTeam leadershipProblem-solvingClear communicationOrganizational skills

Required

At least 2 years of experience in a kitchen, production, or food manufacturing role, ideally with some leadership or lead-level responsibility

Strong understanding of kitchen safety, sanitation, and food handling regulations, and consistently follow best practices

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment and can stay focused and effective under pressure

Strong problem-solver who can navigate challenges, support team members, and help keep operations running smoothly

Communicate clearly and stay organized, helping teams stay aligned, on schedule, and compliant

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