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Portland, OROn-site$18/hr
Posted Friday, 4/10/2026

General Kitchen Support – Cannabis

Summary

The General Kitchen Support team member assists in the daily operations of a licensed cannabis kitchen, supporting production, packaging, sanitation, and preparation of infused or non-infused products. This role ensures all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with state cannabis regulations and facility standards.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on position ideal for individuals who thrive in production environments and take pride in cleanliness, consistency, and teamwork.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support edible or kitchen production teams with daily prep and production tasks

  • Assist with measuring, weighing, mixing, and portioning ingredients as directed

  • Package, label, and prepare finished products for compliance and distribution

  • Maintain strict sanitation and food safety standards at all times

  • Clean and sanitize tools, equipment, and kitchen work areas

  • Follow all SOPs, recipes, and production instructions accurately

  • Assist with inventory organization and ingredient restocking

  • Report any product issues, equipment malfunctions, or safety concerns to supervisors

  • Support QA/QC checks to ensure product consistency and compliance

  • Work collaboratively in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment


Qualifications

  • 6+ months of experience in kitchen, food production, packaging, or manufacturing preferred

  • Cannabis kitchen or food manufacturing experience is a plus

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, repetitive production environment

  • Basic math skills for measuring and portioning

  • Ability to communicate clearly in English (verbal and written)

  • Must meet all state cannabis employment requirements (age, background check, licensing as required)