Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Hourly
Internship
Consulting
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $15.00 - $17.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
supportive work environment
Job Description
Product Connections is a distinguished division within the Acosta Group, a collective of some of the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies in the industry. Acosta Group specializes in redefining how people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. With a specialization in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing, Product Connections is at the forefront of delivering innovative brand solutions. The organization prides itself on its supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture, encouraging employees to think creatively, grow professionally, and take their careers to new heights. Employing over... Show More
Job Requirements
- Education or experience in food service or related field preferred
- 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 demonstration 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
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