Juice Barista Part Time

CROSSMARK; Muncy (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 3,030,720; Full time

Job summary

Acosta Group in the United States is seeking a team member to prepare juice and other specialty products for customer demonstrations and purchase events. You will set up work areas, read program materials, follow safety guidelines, and maintain clean, compliant workspaces in a retail environment.

The role involves conducting tastings and product demonstrations, completing reporting, and assisting teammates with event setup and teardown.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Product Marketing, Product Demonstrations or in the food/beverage/restaurant industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products.
• Read materials accompanying product demonstrations to understand program scope and production requirements.
• Follow safety requirements when using equipment and practice proper lifting techniques.
• Adhere to tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal.
• Accurately complete all reporting requirements (including online requirements).
• Regularly check the product event schedule and email for changes and supervisor requests.
• Complete certifications and attend training sessions as required.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safe work area; assist teammates with event setup/teardown and kitchen duties.
• Conduct food sampling and demonstrations in support of business needs.

Skills

Safety handling

Product demonstrations

Education

Food marketing experience

Job description

Overview

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.

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:

• 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.
• Preparation of 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.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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