What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Tech position at Jungle Boys Florida?
Description
Job Title: Kitchen Tech
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
We are a collective of passionate and energetic cultivators and retailers working toward a singular mission: to grow clean and potent cannabis. For over a decade, we have strived to change the way people think about the industry. It’s more than just what we do – it’s who we are. From humble backyard beginnings to state-of-the-art grow facilities, we’re always searching for ways to perfect the process and take our jungle to new heights. Sharing our successes, challenges, and experiences with our community, we’re proud to inspire and educate the next generation of cannabis enthusiasts.
Jungle Boys is searching for a Kitchen Tech to add to our growing team! A successful Kitchen Tech is a dependable team player with a strong attention to detail, who thrives in a fast-paced, high-output production environment. They take pride in maintaining cleanliness and consistency, follow protocols with precision, and are eager to grow their skills within a collaborative cannabis kitchen setting.
Requirements:
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain kitchen equipment in a safe and effective manner.
- Accurately weigh, measure, and prepare ingredients according to batch recipes, SOPs, and production timelines.
- Package and label edible products for final sale, ensuring compliance with state regulations and internal quality standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen workspace by performing routine cleaning and sanitation of tools, surfaces, and equipment, following all food safety, green waste, and storage protocols.
- Participate in ongoing training related to food safety, sanitation, and cannabis compliance requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of production activities, packaging details, and inventory movements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in a commercial kitchen or food production environment is preferred.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Must be dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently as well.
- Must be at least 21 years old and able to pass all background checks required by state cannabis regulations.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Physical and Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and position oneself, communicate, operate, and prepare, and place, and position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 20 lb. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here represent those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential functions of this position successfully.
Working Environment:
Work is performed in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment can range from low to high. Temperatures in the work environment range from cold and dry to warm and humid, respective to the product processes and plant lifecycle. The work environment requires the use of PPE at all phases, and strict cleaning and cross-contamination protocols. The product and plants are agriculture goods that have the ability to produce odors that may linger, can penetrate clothing, and heighten senses.
EEO Statement:
Jungle Boys is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We prioritize an environment of inclusion, diversity, and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, markets, and communities.
