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Title:Kitchen Assistant

Reports to:Production Manager

Department:Production

Required Permits/Licensing/Registration: Marijuana Establishment Agent Card, Southern Nevada Health Card

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Supervisory Responsibilities: NA

Position Summary:

The Kitchen Assistant works as a member of the team under the direction and supervision of the Kitchen Supervisor to create infused edible products.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for helping the Production Department meet the production demand quantity and quality in accordance with company mission, goals, and objectives.

• Responsible for completing any work assigned to them during their scheduled shift, including but not limited to:

• The Kitchen Assistant(s) will be responsible for his or her own station, ensuring that all items are appropriately sanitized and ready for use before and after each shift.

• Working knowledge of health, safety, and sanitation procedures.

• Working knowledge of weights and measures.

• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• Detailed oriented mind set with focus on efficiency, quality and sanitation.

• Responsible for following all operational guidelines, verbal directives, training information and policies when performing duties.

• Reviews training procedures and seeks continued education to ensure delivery on all job functions

• Assist with the creation/manufacturing of marijuana infused edible products

• Documentation and continued development of changing internal processes for Production department.

• Ensures all standards for processing edibles are followed

• Compliance with Health Department Regulations.

• Assuring compliance with local, state, and federal billing or licensing requirements

• Quality control methods are adhered to throughout entire process

• Comprehension and demonstration of "Good Manufacturing Processes"

• Continuously improves skills, knowledge base, and motivations to assist in creating an environment where the entire team does the same.

• Follows all safety programs and protocols and provides updates as necessary

• Other duties as assigned

Job Specifications:

• Knowledge and adherence to the policies, procedures and goals of Deep Roots Harvest.

• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences,

• Ability to work effectively with employees, management, customers, other governmental agencies, community members and the general public.

• Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to interpret, understand, and comply with complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.

• Flexible work schedule required; to include covering a vacant shift and/or facility issues in emergency situations as needed.

• Represent the company in a professional manner when communicating or interacting with all local community, state, or federal officials.

• Observe and maintain all safety procedures and protocols

Additional Functions:

• Ability to be flexible and work in various sectors of the department or company as needed and/or requested by their direct supervisor.

• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

• Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.

• Ability to apply appropriate public relations skills in various situations and circumstances and to facilitate change as needed.

• The ability to work in a fast-paced, changing and challenging environment.

• Must be proficient in Windows based software and point of sale applications.

• Must have excellent communications skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to interpret, understand, and comply with complex statutes, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Understanding of applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes and organizational rules, regulations, directives and standard operating procedures.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, governmental agencies, community members and the general public.

• Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.

Working Conditions:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, standing, sitting, bending, twisting and repetitive motions.

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be exposed to foodborne allergens including, without limitation; dairy, coconut oil, and eggs

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 40 pounds (100 pounds with assistance)

• Must be able to tolerate dusty, strong-smelling marijuana odors, and be able to tolerate exposure to the product.