Specialty Product Preparer
This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. Essential duties and responsibilities include properly setting up and preparing the area for specialized food products, reading materials that accompany product demonstrations, following safety requirements when using equipment, adhering to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, accurately completing all reporting requirements, regularly checking the product event schedule, completing certifications and attending special training sessions, following safety and compliance guidelines, maintaining a clean and safe work area, assisting other teammates with event set-up or clean-up and/or with kitchen duties, conducting food sampling and demonstrations, and performing other job-related tasks as directed by management.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
Education/Experience: Previous experience in product marketing, product demonstrations, or in the food, beverage, or restaurant industry preferred.
Specific Skills: Ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products for purchase, ability to conduct demonstration and sampling events, applicable state and local food safety certification or license.
Physical Demands: 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, visual ability to read instructions, 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.
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. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations.
Product Connections is a part of Acosta Group a collective of the industry's most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Our mission is to deliver brand solutions that connect products to the right target at the right time, effectively moving consumers down the conversion funnel. With over 10,000 experts in the field and more than 150 corporate employees, we have a range of talents and experience that redefine what it means to be a marketing agency. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive culture where employees are encouraged to think big, grow their skills, and take their careers to the next level.