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Juice Barista Part Time

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.00 - $14.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
supportive work environment

Job Description

Product Connections is a key division of Acosta Group, one of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. Acosta Group is renowned for reimagining how brands connect with consumers at every point of their shopping journey, leveraging a team of over 10,000 experts and more than 150 corporate employees. This collective expertise enables Product Connections to offer comprehensive marketing solutions specializing in digital and traditional retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing. This dynamic environment fosters a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture that encourages employees to innovate, develop their skills, and advance their careers. Joining Product Connections means becoming part of a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt.

The Juice and Specialty Products Preparation Specialist is a crucial role within Product Connections. This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty food products for purchase, ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and compliance throughout the preparation and demonstration process. The role involves setting up and maintaining a designated preparation area, fully understanding product programs including instructions, production requirements, and compliance guidelines, and adhering strictly to safety protocols when operating equipment such as hot machinery and sharp blades. The specialist is expected to handle heavy merchandise safely by practicing proper lifting techniques, maintain cleanliness to meet food safety standards, and accurately complete all reporting and documentation tasks. They also assist teammates with event setups and kitchen duties when necessary and conduct food sampling and product demonstrations to support business needs. This role offers an engaging blend of hands-on preparation, customer interaction, and teamwork in a vibrant retail environment. Candidates will benefit from training opportunities and certifications required for performing their duties successfully.

Working as a Juice and Specialty Products Preparation Specialist demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly, push heavy equipment, stand for extended periods, and work in environments with exposure to cold and hot conditions. This is a retail store environment with moderate to high noise levels where team members regularly interact with coworkers, management, and customers. Bilingual skills may be required depending on business needs. The position offers a unique opportunity to join a leading marketing agency dedicated to delivering effective brand solutions and enhancing the consumer experience. Product Connections is committed to equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Joining this team means you will be part of an innovative company that values your contributions and supports your career development in the marketing and foodservice industry.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 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
  • Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day
  • Ability to push a wheeled machine weighing 50-600 lbs. to/from the sales floor
  • Standing for extended periods of time
  • Ability to work varied hours throughout the day as required
  • Use of a 6' step stool when necessary
  • Visual ability to read instructions
  • Ability to work in cold, refrigerated conditions and with hot equipment
  • Ability to sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands to operate computer peripherals
  • Good communication skills in English, bilingual skills a plus

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 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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