Edibles/Kitchen Associate

East Coast Cannabis is looking for a motivated, reliable, and detail-oriented Edibles Production Specialist to join our Kitchen Team in Eliot, Maine. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, takes pride in creating high-quality products, and wants to build a career in Maine's growing cannabis industry.

Whether you have experience in commercial kitchens, food production, baking, confectionery, or cannabis edibles, or you're simply eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you. We provide training for the right candidate and offer opportunities for long-term growth within our manufacturing team.

Compensation

• Starting at $17.00 per hour
• Higher starting wages may be available for candidates with previous cannabis edibles manufacturing or commercial food production experience, based on qualifications and experience.

What You'll Do

• Prepare, cook, and produce cannabis edible products following established recipes, SOPs, and quality standards.
• Accurately measure, weigh, and portion ingredients to ensure product consistency and compliance.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary kitchen while following food safety and sanitation standards.
• Follow all company policies, safety procedures, and Maine Adult Use Cannabis Program regulations.
• Assist with inventory organization, ingredient tracking, and production preparation.
• Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and team members to maintain an efficient production schedule.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) Individual Identification Card (IIC).

Schedule

• Monday-Friday
• 7:00 AM-3:30 PM
• No nights or weekends

What We're Looking For

• Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality products.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-focused environment.
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and quality standards consistently.
• Commercial kitchen, bakery, confectionery, food manufacturing, or cannabis edibles experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must be at least 21 years old and able to obtain and maintain a Maine OCP Individual Identification Card (IIC).

Bonus Perk: Join the team and earn a $600 sign-on bonus after 90 days, plus enjoy one of the most generous employee discount programs in the state.

Pay range: $17 per hour

Required skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a commercial kitchen, food manufacturing, bakery, confectionery, or cannabis edibles production is preferred but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to product quality and consistency.
• Ability to accurately follow recipes, production procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and safe food handling practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented production environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and regularly lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) Individual Identification Card (IIC).
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Basic math skills
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, start-up, fast-paced environment
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information

Desired skills

• Experience in production, lab, or food safety environment
• Experience in regulated cannabis kitchen or production environment

Preferred seniority

Overall: Entry level (less than 2 years)

Cannabis industry: None or higher

About East Coast Cannabis

East Coast Cannabis operates a state-of-the-art cultivation facility where we nourish and craft exceptional cannabis cultivars with precision and care. Our state-licensed kitchen uses these cultivars to create precise, consistent, and thoughtfully formulated cannabis-infused edible experiences designed to complement both active and relaxed lifestyles.

With infrastructure designed by forward-thinking engineers, our laboratory produces terpene-rich extracts tailored to a variety of applications and consumer preferences. In our retail stores, you’ll find the latest cannabis accessories, durable high-quality active apparel, and authentically Maine-inspired gear.

Every East Coast Cannabis team member is experienced, skilled, and committed to ongoing training to ensure we maintain the most current methodologies, compliance standards, and practical innovations within our industry.

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Best in class industry experience

Equal opportunity employer

East Coast Cannabis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.