Juice Barista Part Time

Acosta Sales & Marketing; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Sales & Marketing is looking for a candidate in Florence, South Carolina, to prepare juice and specialty food products for purchase. Responsibilities include setting up for product demonstrations, following safety requirements, and maintaining a safe work environment. Candidates should have experience in product marketing or the food/beverage industry, possess a relevant food safety certification, and demonstrate effective communication skills. The role operates in a retail environment with potential exposure to cold or hot conditions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in product marketing or food demonstrations preferred.
• Must possess applicable state and local food safety certifications.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specialized food products and ensure safety standards.
• Conduct food sampling and demonstrate products.

Skills

Ability to prepare specialty products

Conduct food demonstrations

Strong communication skills

Education

Experience in Product Marketing or Food Industry

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

• 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).
• 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.

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.

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]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

Acosta Group believes in good faith that the minimum and maximum annual salary or hourly compensation range for this opportunity is accurate and reasonable at the time of posting.

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