Barista-Restaurant Part Time

Cape Coral, FL, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $15.00 - $16.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Equal opportunity employer

Job Description

Acosta Group is a leading sales and marketing agency dedicated to providing innovative solutions that drive sales and deliver measurable results for brands across the food, beverage, and consumer packaged goods industries. With a strong reputation for excellence and a commitment to client success, Acosta operates across multiple sectors helping companies reach consumers through experiential marketing, retail merchandising, and product demonstrations. As a part-time position within the marketing business unit, this role offers the opportunity to engage directly with consumers and contribute to the success of specialized food products in retail environments.

The role focuses on the preparation and set-up of designated areas for specialized food products, ensuring all demonstrations and events are executed according to strict program guidelines. This includes a thorough understanding and application of food safety standards, proper handling of machinery and equipment, and maintaining a clean sterile environment supportive of product integrity and consumer health. Employees are responsible for reading and comprehending materials related to product demonstrations to understand program scope, compliance requirements, and production guidelines, ensuring every event operates smoothly and effectively.

Safety is paramount in this position, with strict adherence to all safety protocols concerning machinery use, lifting techniques, and food handling practices. The job requires active engagement in certification processes and training sessions to stay abreast of continuing compliance and evolving standards in food safety. Collaboration is key, as the role also involves assisting teammates with event set-up, clean-up, and kitchen duties as needed.

Additional responsibilities include conducting food sampling and demonstrations to promote products while providing valuable customer interactions. The ability to work in varied environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, and hot equipment is necessary. Physical demands such as sitting, standing, handling computer peripherals, and manual tasks using sharp utensils are part of the job requirements. Solid communication skills in English are essential, with bilingual abilities beneficial depending on business needs.

This position offers a dynamic work environment that balances technical food preparation skills with marketing and customer engagement. It is integral to ensuring brand visibility in retail while maintaining the highest levels of food safety and program compliance. As an equal opportunity employer, Acosta Group supports diversity and provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Job Requirements

Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
Ability to conduct demonstrations and sampling events of other products as needed
Knowledge of safe food handling practices and compliance standards
Ability to follow safety guidelines and use equipment properly
Ability to lift heavy boxes and merchandise using proper techniques
Willingness and ability to work in refrigerated and hot environments
Good communication skills in English
Ability to sit, stand and move throughout the workday
Ability to read and understand written instructions
Ability to interact effectively with customers and coworkers

Job Qualifications

Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
Ability to conduct demonstrations and sampling events of other products as needed
Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
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
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
English language skills, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity

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
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