Juice Barista Part Time

Hampton, VA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $14.50 - $15.50

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Discounts

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Product Connections is a dynamic part of Acosta Group, a leading collective of retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies dedicated to transforming the way consumers engage with brands throughout their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections excels in delivering innovative digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing solutions. Their expert team of over 10,000 field professionals and 150 corporate employees works collaboratively to create impactful brand experiences that resonate with target audiences and drive consumer action effectively. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment that encourages creativity, skill development, and career advancement. Employees at Product Connections are valued for their ideas and contributions, making it a motivating place to work within the competitive marketing landscape.

The role offered within Product Connections is a specialized position responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase while supporting product demonstrations and marketing events. This position plays a critical role in engaging customers by conducting food sampling and demonstration events, ensuring compliance with safety and food handling standards, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment. The job requires careful preparation, adherence to safety protocols when operating equipment such as hot machinery or sharp tools, and the ability to manage physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy objects and pushing machinery. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in food handling, presentation skills during live product demonstrations, and the flexibility to work varied hours as needed in a retail store setting.

This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a diverse team while interacting with customers and management in a busy retail environment. It demands attention to detail, excellent communication skills to engage customers effectively, and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety in food preparation areas. Training and certification in food safety are required, and ongoing learning is supported through certifications and special training sessions. This role not only supports the marketing goals of Product Connections but also ensures that health and safety regulations are strictly followed to provide an exceptional customer experience. The company values its employees' well-being and career growth, making this role ideal for individuals passionate about product marketing, customer engagement, and retail food service within a vibrant and reputable organization.

Job Requirements

Minimum lifted weight 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