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Juice Barista Part Time

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $15.50 - $16.50
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Training and Development
collaborative culture
inclusive environment
Career growth opportunities

Job Description

Product Connections, a division under the Acosta Group, is a leading full-service marketing agency specializing in retail events, product demonstrations, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. As part of the Acosta Group, a collective comprising over 10,000 industry experts and 150 corporate employees, Product Connections brings unparalleled expertise in connecting brands to consumers at critical points in their shopping journey. This agency prides itself on delivering brand solutions that effectively target consumers and guide them through the conversion funnel, ensuring maximum engagement and sales impact. The organization fosters a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to innovate, grow their skills, and advance their careers. Acosta Group is committed to diversity and equal opportunity, providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and maintaining compliance with employment verification processes such as E-Verify.

This role focuses on the preparation and demonstration of juices and other specialty food products for purchase, playing a crucial role in engaging consumers directly and enhancing their shopping experience. The position involves setting up specialized food product areas, understanding product demonstration programs, and adhering strictly to safety and food handling regulations. Candidates will be responsible for using equipment safely, handling heavy merchandise appropriately, maintaining clean and sterile work environments, and accurately reporting all relevant information in compliance with company standards. The role demands active participation in training and certification processes to ensure all demonstrations meet health and safety guidelines.

Additionally, this job includes responsibilities such as conducting food sampling and demonstrations, assisting teammates with event setups and clean-ups, and staying updated with company communications and schedules. The position requires considerable physical stamina due to frequent lifting of heavy items, pushing heavy machines, standing for prolonged periods, and handling food preparation equipment in various environmental conditions, including exposure to cold and hot equipment. Experience in product marketing, product demonstrations, or the food, beverage, or restaurant industries is preferred, along with applicable state and local food safety certification or licenses.

Overall, the job offers a dynamic work environment within a retail setting, involving interaction with coworkers, management, and customers, and contributing directly to brand activation and customer engagement initiatives. It's an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food products, skilled in customer interaction, and committed to delivering high standards of safety and quality while working in a vibrant team-oriented setting.

Job Requirements

  • 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 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
  • 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

No experience required


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