Barista-Restaurant Part Time

Round Rock, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Hourly

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Training and development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Acosta is a leading sales and marketing agency specializing in the food, beverage, and consumer products industries. With a strong reputation for delivering high-impact brand experiences and retail execution, Acosta partners with some of the top brands and retailers across the United States and beyond. The company is known for its commitment to innovation, excellence, and creating meaningful connections between brands and consumers. Acosta’s teams work collaboratively to drive sales, build brand loyalty, and provide actionable insights that help clients succeed in competitive markets.

The Specialty Product Preparer role at Acosta is a key position responsible for preparing juice and other specialty food products for purchase, supporting product demonstrations, and ensuring compliance with all safety and food handling regulations. This role involves meticulous preparation and presentation of specialty products in a retail environment, often requiring hands-on engagement with consumers through food sampling and promotional events. The Specialty Product Preparer must be detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and skilled in operating equipment such as hot machinery and sharp blades while adhering to health standards.

In addition to preparing products, this position requires completing accurate reporting and maintaining a clean, safe workspace. The individual will be expected to read and understand materials related to product programs and demonstrations thoroughly, follow set-up and tear-down procedures for events, and assist teammates and supervisors as needed. The role involves physical demands including lifting heavy items, pushing machinery, standing for long periods, and working in varied temperature conditions. It also requires effective communication skills to interact with customers and coworkers.

This position typically operates in a retail store or warehouse setting with moderate to high noise levels and exposure to refrigerated environments and cleaning chemicals. While no supervisory responsibilities are involved, the Specialty Product Preparer plays a crucial role in executing brand marketing programs effectively in the field. Candidates with previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations, or the food and beverage industry are preferred. Food safety certification or licensing according to state and local regulations is required.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about specialty food products and brand marketing to enhance their skills and contribute to successful consumer engagement initiatives. Acosta provides a dynamic work environment where attention to detail, safety compliance, and customer interaction are highly valued. The Specialty Product Preparer is essential to creating positive brand experiences that drive customer interest and sales.

Job Requirements

Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day
Ability to push a wheeled machine (with weight ranges 50-600 lbs.) to/from the sales floor
Preparation of foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils
Standing for extended periods of time each day
Work varied hours throughout the day as required
Climbing with use of a 6' step stool (when necessary)
Visual ability to read instructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance
Ability to work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment
Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or other peripherals
Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
Communicate information and ideas orally and in writing so others will understand
Identify and understand the speech of another person and interact with customers

Job Qualifications

Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products for purchase
Ability to conduct demonstrations and sampling events of other products as needed
Applicable state and local food safety certification or license

Job Duties

Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products
Fully read materials that accompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance
Follow all safety requirements when using equipment (e.g. hot machinery or sharp blades)
Practice proper lifting techniques when working with boxes or heavy merchandise
Adhere to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal
Accurately complete all reporting requirements (including on-line requirements) as required
Regularly check the product event schedule and email for upcoming activities, corporate news updates, event changes and instructions, and supervisor requests
Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required
Follow safety and compliance guidelines for appropriate machine operation, cleaning and maintenance
Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment
Assist other teammates with event set-up or clean-up and/or with kitchen duties when needed
Conduct food sampling and demonstrations in support of the needs of business
Follow general set-up and teardown guidelines