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This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase. The role involves setting up and preparing the area for specialized food products, reading materials to understand program scope and instructions, and following safety requirements when using equipment. The individual must adhere to all required tasks and procedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging, labeling, merchandising, and disposal. They will also complete certifications and attend special training sessions as required, maintain a clean and safe work area, and assist other teammates with event set-up or clean-up and/or with kitchen duties when needed. Food sampling and demonstrations in support of the needs of business are also part of the job. This job description does not imply that the above functions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any 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.

Additional requirements include previous experience in Product Marketing, Product Demonstrations, or in the food, beverage or restaurant industry. Specific skills include the ability to safely and effectively prepare juice or other specialty products, conduct demonstration and sampling events, and possess applicable state and local food safety certification or license. The physical demands include the ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. several times per day, push a wheeled machine to/from the sales floor, and stand for extended periods of time each day. The work environment is a retail store with regular interaction with co-workers, management team members, and customers. Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.