Juice Barista Part Time

CROSSMARK; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

CROSSMARK is seeking candidates for a position where responsibilities include preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase, ensuring safety standards in food handling, and conducting product demonstrations. Candidates must have experience in the food industry and relevant food safety certifications. The role requires physical endurance and includes tasks such as lifting, standing for extended periods, and maintaining a clean work environment. This position offers interaction with customers and team members in a retail store setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in product marketing, demonstrations, or food industry preferred.
• Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products.
• Capacity to conduct demonstrations and sampling events.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the area for food product demonstrations.
• Follow safety requirements when using equipment.
• Complete all reporting requirements including online tasks.
• Conduct food sampling and demonstrations.

Skills

Product marketing experience

Ability to prepare food products safely

Demonstration skills

Education

Applicable state and local food safety certification

Job description

Description

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

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) 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.

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.

Physical Demands

• Continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day.
• 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.
• Work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions, hot equipment.
• Operate computer peripherals: sit, stand, talk, hear, use hands and fingers for keyboard, mouse, etc.
• Listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Read and understand information 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work Environment

Retail store environment with regular interaction with coworkers, 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 of instruction; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail]. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.