Cannabis Kitchen Manager

Newark, NJ, United States

Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest, Wyld produces the best Cannabis tasting edibles and beverages on the market using real fruit and natural flavors. When adventure calls, we answer - always ready to embrace challenges, test boundaries, and push limits. Our company ethos is founded in strong values and our Pillars of Commitment to our communities and the Earth itself. Our ambitious team embraces challenges, tests boundaries, and is always ready for adventure. Wyld operates in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MA, MD, MI, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, OK, WA, and across all of Canada with more launches on the horizon.

Ability to excel in a fast-growing/fast paced environment delivering accuracy while managing to deadlines where adaptability is imperative.

Embody Wyld Core Values, The Wyld Way

Wyld’s core values are the driving force and energy behind everything we do. These values drive our culture, our business philosophy and our philanthropic efforts. It is the cornerstone for all that we do here at Wyld.

-Make a Mark

-We Blaze Our Own Trail

-Brand First

-We Mean Business

Summary

The role of the Kitchen Manager is to manage production leads and production support employees, oversee all aspects of production including all digital logs, maintain daily production flow, and assure all quotas are enforced and goals are met. The Kitchen Manager will understand processes in both kitchen production and packaging. They must be able to supervise packaging and kitchen operations interchangeably. They will be an integral part in the hiring, training, and development of production employees. They will be responsible for setting standards and coordinating functions through clear communication with production staff, while working closely with the Plant Manager/DOO to ensure all functions are achieved. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.

**This role is physically located out of our Ridefield, NJ facility**

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Create monthly Production Planner drafts for approval; adjust as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Create dosing suggestions for production and submit for approval to Plant Manager/DOO

Supervise Production employees and assist with planning, assigning, and directing work

Ensure Production teams understand and execute standard operating procedures, and have ongoing training based on SOP updates

Oversee scheduling for team members, and delegation of work throughout the day

Complete Employee Reviews based on company timelines and procedures

Perform regular coaching to reward positive performance or address deficiencies

Oversee daily production operations

Assist Plant Manager/DOO in planning production and kitchen schedules to fulfill required goals

Maintain a clean and organized workplace, and ensure Production Support teams understand and follow safety and sanitation procedures

Collaborates with Plant Manager/DOO in development of SOPs, and implementation of processes

Maintain and verify inventory of production supplies

Complete and submit all required reports with accuracy and efficiency

Maintain high-quality standards during shifts including constant QA/QC of all products being prepped and produced with regard to weights, appearance of product and flavor profile

Evaluate performance of the operation and make improvements to procedure or work practices to elevate the quality of products

Perform and monitor all aspects of Quality Control in production

Ensure accuracy in all kitchen data, counts, measurements and weights

Ensure compliance with all company policies and state regulations, including health and safety standards

Ensure proper storage of all facility consumables and products.

Store food products in compliance with safety practices

Perform quality inspections on products as assigned.

Minimize waste where possibleEffectively communicate information and respond to questions/suggestions from various levels within the company

Assist Managers in training and coaching Production Support employees on proper procedures, techniques and compliance protocols

Communicate quality or safety discrepancies to Managers and/or Directors

Make recommendations to management regarding personnel evaluation and training of the kitchen team.

Assist the Plant Manager/DOO as neededAssist with Packaging responsibilities as required

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience: At least 3 years of directly related experience and/or training in a production or manufacturing environment, preferably food or beverage; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency preferably in a fast-paced work environment. Must have strong attention to detail. Must have at least 1 year of supervisory or lead experience.

Computer Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications

ServSafe Food Handler’s Card preferredMust be able to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and written.

State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older

Possess basic mathematical skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

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$67,500 - $72,500 a year Compensation:

As a exempt employee , you'll receive a competitive salary rate of $72,500/yr, 11 paid holidays, 120 hours of PTO, 401K, and fully paid health, dental and vision insurance.

Wyld is an equal opportunity employer

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