Cannabis Culinary Associate - Rock Hill, MO

Employee Type Full-Time Non-Exempt

At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to products and everything in between. At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis.

We believe that happy people make happy plants, and happy plants make happy people.

We have an exciting opportunity for Culinary Associates to join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri medical cannabis market into a reality. Our Culinary Associates will work out of our warehouse location in Rock Hill. Full-time employees will receive medical/dental/vision benefits, term life insurance, 401K with matching, employee discounts, and paid time off. This is an entry-level position with pay starting at $18/hr.

Producing cannabis-infused edibles while maintaining the strict laws and guidelines set by the state. This work may include but is not limited to:

• Following and completing a defined production list
• Checking products to monitor quality and consistency
• Updating and maintaining culinary production records
• Working as part of a team to meet production schedules
• Maintaining relevant training as new products are introduced
• Demolding and packing products as directed
• Ensures the cleanliness and safety of the culinary work spaces
• Adhering to all company food safety policies and procedures
• Performing all assigned duties required to ensure a clean and safe production facility
• Maintaining correct sanitation for work spaces to mitigate the risk of cross-contamination
• Checking and correcting any possible health code violations
• Completing the sanitation of all culinary equipment and tools

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent  by the start date
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong process orientation
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• High-volume food operations, food production, or cannabis edibles production experience

• Institutional and batch cooking experience
• Knowledge or experience in producing cannabis edibles
• Food manufacturing experience

The work environment is an environmentally controlled production facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Reach, bend, stoop, sit, and stand
• Carry and lift equipment to 50 pounds

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Term life insurance coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Holiday pay
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for counseling and support.
• Employee discount program.
• Paid parental leave.

The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.