Food & Hospitality

Kitchen Technician

Curaleaf Litchfield🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 28, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in a rapidly growing, innovative industry with Curaleaf, a global leader in cannabis. You'll contribute to high-quality product creation in a structured, hybrid environment, perfect for those who thrive in a team setting and are passionate about food preparation. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable skills and be part of a company dedicated to positive change.

Quick Overview

Salary

$17/hr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Work mode

Hybrid

Location

Litchfield, United States

Posted

3 weeks ago

HACCPOutreach

Job Description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Kitchen Technician
Pay Range: $17/hr
Location: Litchfield - IL
Job Type: Full Time | Non-Exempt
Shift: Monday- Thursday, 7:30 AM -6:30 PM

Who You Are:
You’re someone who enjoys working with food and being part of a team. In this role, you’ll help prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products while following clear recipes and safety steps. You take pride in keeping things clean, organized, and on time so patients and customers get high-quality products when they need them.

What You’ll Do:

As a Kitchen Technician at Curaleaf, you will:

Prep, cook, and package cannabis-infused edible products
Operate, clean, and care for kitchen equipment and work areas
Follow recipes and step-by-step procedures to complete production orders with accuracy and consistent quality
Keep simple, accurate records to track product quality and meet state regulations
Follow food-safety guidelines (GMP, HACCP) and company quality standards every day
Wear the required protective gear (PPE) and maintain excellent hygiene
Help introduce new systems and processes that improve how edibles are made
Work in a professional prep-kitchen environment alongside a supportive team

What You’ll Bring:

You can sit or stand for up to 10 hours a day and have steady hand–eye coordination with excellent hand dexterity
You can safely bend, lift, and stoop throughout your shift, including lifting and carrying up to 30 lbs
You have strong attention to detail, follow directions well, and maintain consistency across large volumes of products
You are adaptable, flexible, and thrive as a collaborative team player
You have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent

Even Better If:

You have previous restaurant, food service, or kitchen experience
You have or can obtain a valid ServeSafe certification

Physical Requirements 

Ability to stand, sit, and walk for extended periods of time (8-10 hours per shift) 
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and occasional lifting of heavier items with assistance 
Frequent and repetitive use of hands and wrists for extended periods of time 
Repetitive bending, squatting, and reaching 
Ability to climb ladders or step stools to access plants or equipment 
Ability to use required PPE when required, such as masks, hair nets, beard covers, respirators, boot covers, scrubs, non-slip shoes, and Tyvek suits as necessary

Environmental Conditions 

Exposure to environments with high humidity, varying temperatures, and strong odors (such as cannabis) 
Exposure to soil, water, fertilizer, dust, pollen and plant pathogens 
Exposure to cleaning solvents, such as high volumes of isopropyl alcohol 
Exposure to loud noises, including but not limited to air compressors, packaging equipment, and alarms 
Exposure to CO2 manufacturing procedures at OSHA approved CO2 levels

What We Offer:

Health & Wellness
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program and challenges
• Gym discounts

Financial Security
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance*
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
• Commuter benefits*

Time Off
• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave

Additional Perks
• Employee discounts
• Recognition programs
• Pet insurance*

*Available to eligible, full-time employees only.

Illinois Hiring Range

$17—$17 USD

What We Offer:

Career Growth Opportunities
Competitive Pay and Benefits
Generous PTO and Parental Leave
401(K) Retirement Plan
Life/ Disability Insurance
Community Involvement
Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Follow us on Social Media:
Instagram: @curaleaf.usa
Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc
LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. (TSX: CURA) (OTCQX: CURLF) ("Curaleaf") is a leading international provider of consumer products in cannabis with a mission to enhance lives by cultivating, sharing, and celebrating the power of the plant. As a high-growth cannabis company known for quality, expertise and reliability, the Company, and its brands, including Curaleaf, Select, Grassroots, Find, and Anthem provide industry-leading service, product selection and accessibility across the medical and adult-use markets. Curaleaf International is powered by a strong presence in all stages of the supply chain. Its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering science and research with cutting-edge cultivation, extraction and production. Home | Curaleaf | Cannabis with Confidence

Our Vision: To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

Lead and Inspire.
Commit to Win.
ONE Curaleaf.
Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.