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 and Physical Demands
- 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 (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‑ft step stool when necessary, visualize and read instructions for safety and compliance, operate 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 or other peripherals, listen to and understand spoken information, read and understand written information, communicate orally and in writing, identify and understand 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 AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.
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