Kitchen Technician

Role and Responsibilities

The main role of the kitchen technician is to cook and package edible products. The purpose of this role is to ensure that all edible products are made per CCC regulations, NSF, FDA, and per Root and Bloom’s internal standards. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to…

• Assist kitchen lead and kitchen staff in the production of edible products per Root and Bloom’s SOPs
• Weighing and staging ingredients and product(s)
• Utilizing dishwasher and 3-compartment sink to clean dishes, food-safe containers, utensils, etc.
• Following all company guidelines regarding packaging.
• Identifying defective items.
• Properly using cooking materials and tools.
• Appropriately and accurately filling all forms required by batch.
• Maintaining safe working practices and procedures.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Material waste and logging.
• Maintenance of equipment, work area, and tools, including but not limited to…
• Cooking equipment (depositor, molds, pots, utensils, etc.)
• Kitchen and storage rooms
• Storage containers
• Any surfaces where food or food products may come into contact
• Cross-train in other production areas and assist those teams with their tasks and duties when available

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High school education or higher preferred

Preferred Skills

Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Ability to stand/sit for long periods of time

Ability to grip, twist, and pull for entirety of shift

Additional Notes

Reports mainly to kitchen supervisor and director of manufacturing

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person