Juice Barista Part Time

CROSSMARK; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group in Bakersfield, CA is seeking a hands-on event/product demonstration staff member to prepare juice and specialty products for customer samples and purchases. You will set up displays, read program materials, ensure safe food handling, and assist teammates during demonstrations.

Prior experience in product marketing or food/beverage settings is preferred. This on-site role involves lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, and flexible hours; training and certifications may be

Qualifications

• Experience in product marketing or demonstrations in food/beverage/restaurant settings preferred.
• Ability to safely prepare juice or specialty products for purchase.
• Ability to conduct demonstration and sampling events as needed.
• Applicable state and local food safety certification or license.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area for specialized food products and set up for demonstrations.
• Read materials accompanying product demonstrations to understand scope and requirements.
• Follow safety requirements when using equipment and lifting techniques.
• Ensure safe handling, preparation, packaging, labeling, and disposal of products.
• Complete reporting and stay updated on event schedules and instructions.
• Attend training sessions and maintain clean, safe work area.
• Assist teammates with event setup/teardown and kitchen duties as needed.
• Conduct food sampling and demonstrations to support business needs.

Skills

Product demonstrations

Food/beverage experience

Customer interaction

Education

Food safety certification/license

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase.

Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• 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 online requirements).
• 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.

Qualifications

Additional requirements:

• Education/Experience: 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.

Physical Demands

• 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.
• Use computer peripherals.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Interaction with customers.

Supervisory responsibilities: None.

Work environment: Retail store environment with regular interaction with co‑workers, management team members and customers. Moderate to high noise levels associated with a retail warehouse environment. Exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, food products and cleaning chemicals.

Language skills: English is the primary language skill; bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Acosta Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants.

To request accommodations, please contact [e-mail] with "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject line.

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