Specialty Product Preparer & Demonstrator

Job Description

Job Overview: Specialty Product Preparer & Demonstrator

This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase, as well as conducting food sampling and demonstrations. The role requires adherence to strict safety and food handling guidelines within a dynamic retail environment, interacting regularly with co-workers, management, and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Properly set up and prepare the area for specialized food products.
• Fully read materials accompanying 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) and practice proper lifting techniques for 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, following general set-up and teardown guidelines.

This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related tasks as directed by management.

Qualifications

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 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.
• 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 the use of a 6’ Step Stool (when necessary).
• Possess 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.

About Product Connections

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.

As a full-service marketing agency, we specialize in digital and traditional retail events and demos, experiential marketing, sponsorship activation, and omnichannel shopper marketing. 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. Join Product Connections and discover a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt—let’s build something great together.

Job Details

• Job Category: Retail
• Position Type: Part time
• Business Unit: Marketing
• Salary Range: $14.00 – $15.00 per hour
• Company: Crossmark Inc.
• Req ID: 23170

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