Juice Barista Part Time

Acosta, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta, Inc. is seeking a staff member to prepare juice and other specialty products for in-store demonstrations and promotions. You will set up the demo area, review program materials, and ensure production requirements and compliance are met.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, accurate reporting, and teamwork. You will conduct sampling demonstrations, assist with event setup and teardown, and support product marketing activities.

Qualifications

• Experience in product marketing or demonstrations in the food industry preferred.
• Ability to safely prepare juice or specialty products for purchase.

Responsibilities

• Set up and prepare the area for specialized food products.
• Fully read materials accompanying product demonstrations to understand program scope and production requirements.
• Follow safety requirements when using equipment and practice proper lifting techniques with heavy merchandise.
• Adhere to tasks related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal.
• Complete reporting requirements, including online requirements, as required.
• Regularly check the product event schedule and emails for upcoming activities and instructions.
• Complete required certifications and attend special training sessions as needed.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and proper cleaning procedures.

Skills

Food preparation

Product demonstrations

Education

Experience in food/beverage/restaurant 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 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.

This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience: Previous experience in Product Marketing, Product Demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry preferred. Specific Skills:

• 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:

• 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.
• Sit, stand, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse