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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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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
flexible schedule

Job Description

Product Connections is a dynamic part of the Acosta Group, one of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies. The Acosta Group is renowned for reimagining the way people connect with brands at every stage of their shopping journey. As a full-service marketing agency, Product Connections specializes in digital and traditional retail events and demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. This extensive expertise enables the agency to deliver brand solutions that effectively connect products with the right target audience at the right time, advancing consumers through the conversion funnel.

With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, Product Connections and the Acosta Group collectively offer a broad spectrum of talents and experiences. They prioritize fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace where employees are encouraged to think big, expand their skills, and elevate their careers. This approach ensures that every team member’s ideas matter, their professional growth is actively supported, and their impact on the company and clients is recognized and valued.

The current opportunity is for a Product Demonstrator, a role responsible for preparing juice and other specialty food and beverage products for consumer purchase. This position requires setting up specialized areas, following strict safety and food preparation guidelines, and effectively conducting product demonstrations and sampling events to engage consumers and support brand visibility. The role includes responsibilities such as reading and understanding product materials and demonstration instructions, ensuring compliance with safety and food handling protocols, and maintaining a clean and sterile work environment. Additionally, the demonstrator will support setup, teardown, and other kitchen-related tasks as needed.

The position demands physical stamina, including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly, navigate wheeled machinery, and stand for extended periods in various environmental conditions, including exposure to cold and hot equipment. Adherence to food safety certifications and compliance is mandatory, along with completing required training sessions and certifications. An essential part of the job is communicating effectively with customers and team members, adhering to program schedules, and fulfilling all reporting requirements accurately.

This is a retail-based position involving regular interaction with coworkers, management, and customers in a moderately noisy warehouse environment. Communication skills in English are essential, with bilingual abilities considered an asset based on business needs. The job offers reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to ensure a successful performance of essential duties. The Acosta Group emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The employer also employs E-Verify to validate candidates' eligibility to work in the United States.

Overall, the role of Product Demonstrator at Product Connections is an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about product marketing, food preparation, and customer engagement who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment. Candidates will gain valuable experience in marketing demonstrations while contributing to the success of leading brands through meaningful consumer interactions. This position offers a pathway to grow within a respected marketing agency dedicated to innovation and employee development.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous experience in customer service or retail preferred
  • Food safety certification or license required
  • Ability to safely operate machinery and handle sharp utensils
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly and push wheeled equipment
  • Ability to stand for long periods
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Willingness to work varied hours
  • Ability to maintain cleanliness and follow safety protocols
  • Ability to read and comprehend written and oral instructions
  • Ability to work in different temperature environments

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
  • Ability to 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
  • Ability to stand for extended periods each day
  • Ability to work varied hours throughout the day
  • Ability to read and understand instructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance
  • Ability to work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment

Job Duties

  • Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products
  • Fully read materials accompanying product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance
  • Follow all safety requirements when using equipment, practice proper lifting techniques when working with boxes or heavy merchandise
  • Adhere to all tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal
  • Accurately complete all reporting requirements including online requirements as needed
  • Regularly check the product event schedule and email for updates, event changes and supervisor requests
  • Complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required
  • Follow safety and compliance guidelines for machine operation, cleaning and maintenance
  • Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment
  • Assist teammates with event setup or cleanup and/or kitchen duties as needed
  • Conduct food sampling and demonstrations in support of business needs, follow general setup and teardown guidelines

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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