Juice Barista Part Time

Job Title

Product Connections is looking for a team member to prepare juice and other specialty products for purchase.

Responsibilities

The essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products.
• Read materials that accompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions, production requirements and program compliance.
• Follow all safety requirements when using equipment and practice proper lifting techniques.
• Adhere to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising and disposal.
• Complete all reporting requirements as required.
• 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 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.

Qualifications

The additional requirements include:

• 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 demonstration and sampling events of other products as needed.
• Applicable state and local food safety certification or license.
• Ability to continuously lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day.
• Ability to push a wheeled machine 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 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.

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.