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) and 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 and follow general set‑up and teardown guidelines.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry.
- 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 ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day, push a wheeled machine (50‑600 lbs), stand for extended periods, work varied hours, climb a 6’ step stool when necessary, and operate a computer with handheld peripherals.
- Visual capability to read instructions and ensure food safety compliance.
- Comfortable working with cold, refrigerated conditions, hot equipment, food products, and cleaning chemicals.
- Effective oral and written communication skills to interact with customers and team members.
Physical Demands
- Continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs several times per day.
- Push a wheeled machine (50‑600 lbs) to/from the sales floor.
- Prepare foods using produce, machinery and sharp utensils.
- Stand for extended periods each day.
- Work varied hours throughout the day as required.
- Climb with use of a 6’ step stool when necessary.
- Read and understand written instructions.
- Communicate orally and in writing with customers and coworkers.
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.
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Job Details
- Job Category: Retail
- Position Type: Part time
- Business Unit: Marketing
- Salary Range: $15.00 - $15.00
- Company: Crossmark Inc.
- Req ID: 27697