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Juice Barista Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $14.00 - $15.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Retirement Plan
collaborative work environment
Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Product Connections is a recognized part of the Acosta Group, a collective of some of the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies in the industry. Operating as a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections specializes in orchestrating digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing campaigns, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing strategies. Their mission is to deliver meaningful brand solutions that effectively connect products with the right target audience at the ideal moment, guiding consumers through the buying journey and boosting brand engagement. The Acosta Group is a robust organization that employs over 10,000 experts along with more than 150 corporate employees, combining diverse talents and extensive experience to redefine the role and reach of a marketing agency. The company culture emphasizes support, collaboration, and inclusivity, encouraging employees to innovate, expand their skills, and advance their careers. This vibrant atmosphere motivates employees to contribute ideas, fosters professional growth, and drives impactful results. Joining Product Connections means integrating into a workplace where individual contributions are valued, personal development is nurtured, and meaningful impacts on business outcomes are made. The Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities and uses the E-Verify system to validate employment eligibility in the United States. They also maintain transparency about salary ranges, ensuring they are accurate and fair at the time of posting. This position offers a stable and supportive environment to grow within an industry leader while contributing to exciting marketing initiatives.\n\nThis specific role focuses on preparing juice and other specialty food products for purchase in a retail environment, playing a key part in delivering an engaging customer experience. The successful candidate is responsible for setting up and preparing their station for producing specialty products, closely following all accompanying documentation including production instructions, program scope, and safety protocols. The job requires adherence to proper food handling, packaging, labeling, and merchandising procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and hygiene standards. Additionally, the role involves accurately completing necessary reporting tasks and constantly staying updated with product schedules, event updates, and supervisor communications. Candidates will be expected to participate in certification and training sessions as needed, helping uphold the company’s commitment to quality and safety. The work demands physical capabilities such as lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, working with potentially heavy equipment, standing for extended periods, and operating in varying environmental conditions, including cold, refrigerated spaces and exposure to hot equipment. The employee must be safety-conscious, demonstrating proper lifting techniques and machine operation practices while maintaining a clean, sterile work area using designated cleaning agents. Team collaboration is essential as the role may require assisting with event set-up and clean-up, kitchen duties, or conducting product demonstrations and food sampling to engage customers and support business goals. This position offers an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in product marketing, demonstrations, or the food and beverage industry to contribute their skills and grow within a supportive professional environment where customer interaction and compliance with health and safety standards are paramount.

Job Requirements

  • Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred
  • Applicable state and local food safety certification or license
  • 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 such as 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 online 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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