Juice Barista Part Time

CROSSMARK; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

CROSSMARK seeks a dedicated individual for food product demonstrations in San Diego, California. The role involves preparing food items, conducting sampling events, and ensuring a safe work environment. Ideal candidates have a background in food marketing or the restaurant industry and must be able to lift heavy items and interact effectively with customers. This position fosters teamwork in a retail environment. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to represent quality products with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare area for specialized food products.
• Conduct food sampling and demonstrations.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and safe work area.

Skills

Product marketing experience

Food preparation skills

Event demonstration abilities

Customer interaction skills

Education

Previous experience in food industry

Job description

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 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 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.

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.
• 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).
• Visual ability to read instructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance.
• Work in environments with exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment.
• Use of 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.

EEO Statement

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.