Juice Barista Part Time

CROSSMARK; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group is seeking a Promotional Event Associate to prepare juice and other specialty products for purchase, set up displays, and support product demonstrations. The role involves reading program materials, understanding scope, and ensuring compliance with production requirements.

You will follow safety procedures when using equipment, perform proper lifting, and maintain clean, organized work areas. Regular reporting, training, and participation in events are required to support business

Qualifications

• Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred.
• Ability to safely prepare juice or other specialty products for purchase.
• Ability to conduct demonstrations and sampling events as needed.

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.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Customer interaction

Attention to detail

Education

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 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.

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

• Carry 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 using a 6’ step stool (when necessary).
• Read instructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance.
• Operate in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment.
• 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.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If an accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] and include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group utilizes E‑Verify to verify eligibility to work in the United States.