Juice Barista Part Time

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Sales & Marketing is looking for a team member responsible for preparing juice and specialty products for purchase. You will need to conduct product demonstrations and adhere to safety standards while ensuring a clean work environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience in food preparation and the ability to lift heavy items. A food safety certification is required. Join us in a dynamic retail environment where you will engage with both co-workers and customers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred.
• Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs and push heavy machinery.
• Must have applicable food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare juice and specialty products for purchase.
• Conduct food sampling and demonstrations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Food preparation

Product demonstration

Attention to safety

Education

Previous experience in Product Marketing or food industry

Tools

Cutting utensils

Food preparation equipment

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

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 demonstrations and sampling events of other products as needed.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Applicable state and local food safety certification or license.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the team member is regularly required to be able to:

• 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.
• Prepare foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils.
• Stand for extended periods of time each day.
• Work varied hours throughout the day as required.
• Climb with use of a 6’ step stool (when necessary).
• Have visual ability to read instructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance.
• Work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment.
• 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.

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; however, bilingual skills may be required based on business necessity.

EEO STATEMENT

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer. Acosta Group will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.