Juice Barista Part Time

Indio, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Range $16.90 - $17.90

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee assistance program

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group, a prominent collective of the retail, marketing, and foodservice industries. Acosta Group is widely recognized for its commitment to reshaping how brands interact and connect with their consumers at every stage of the shopping experience. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections specializes in delivering innovative digital and traditional retail events, experiential marketing, sponsorship activations, and omnichannel shopper marketing solutions. With a team exceeding 10,000 experts and over 150 corporate staff, Product Connections offers a dynamic and inclusive culture where creativity, growth, and collaboration are highly encouraged. This environment fosters continued professional development and opens the door to numerous career advancement opportunities, making it an excellent place for motivated individuals who seek to make an impact in the marketing and retail sectors.

The role of a Product Specialist at Product Connections is pivotal in delivering exceptional customer experiences by preparing juice and other specialty food products for purchase. This position requires meticulous attention to detail, adherence to food safety protocols, and the ability to follow complex instructions to ensure the highest quality during product demonstrations and sampling events. The specialist is responsible for setting up the product preparation area, maintaining safety standards while using machinery and sharp utensils, and ensuring a clean and sterile workspace. Furthermore, this role demands physical stamina as tasks involve lifting heavy objects, pushing equipment, standing for long periods, and working in varied temperature environments including refrigerated and hot settings. The specialist is also expected to support event setups or cleanups, assist teammates with kitchen duties, and keep up-to-date with product event schedules, corporate news, and supervisor requests to effectively respond to changing requirements.

In addition to the core responsibilities, the Product Specialist must complete required certifications and attend training sessions to stay compliant with food safety regulations and operational standards. Effective communication skills, both written and oral, are essential to interact with customers and team members successfully. This job is well suited for candidates with prior experience in product marketing, demonstrations, or the food and beverage industry, coupled with applicable state and local food safety certifications. By joining Product Connections, individuals contribute to a company that values innovation, teamwork, and customer engagement, and enjoy benefits conducive to work-life balance and professional growth. This full-time role offers a competitive salary range, aligned with industry standards, and reflects the company’s dedication to investing in its talent pool. The position is based in a retail store environment characterized by a vibrant, fast-paced atmosphere, providing ample opportunity for interpersonal interaction and hands-on involvement with products and consumers.

Job Requirements

Education/experience relevant to product marketing or food industry
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