Barista In Training Jobs in Champaign, IL (NOW HIRING)

This position is responsible for preparing juice and other specialty products for purchase.

Education/Experience: Previous experience in ProductMarketing, Product Demonstrations or in the food, beverage or restaurantindustry 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: Applicablestate and local food safety certification or license. Physical Demands: Whileperforming the duties of this position, the team member is regularly requiredto be able to:

• Ability to continuously lift aminimum of 50 lbs. several times per day.
• Ability to push a wheeled machine(with weight ranges 50-600 lbs.) to/from the sales floor.
• Preparation of foods usingproduce, machinery and sharp utensils.
• Standing for extended periods oftime each day.
• Work varied hours throughout theday as required.
• Climbing with use of a 6' StepStool (when necessary).
• Visual ability to readinstructions to ensure safety and food safety compliance.
• Ability to work in environmentswith exposure to cold, refrigerated conditions and hot equipment.
• Sit, stand, talk, hear and usehands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and/or otherperipherals.
• Listen to and understandinformation and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Read and understand informationand ideas presented in writing.
• Communicate information and ideasorally and in writing so others will understand.
• Identify and understand the speechof another person and interact with customers.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Work Environment: Retail store environment withregular 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.

• Properly set up and prepare thearea for specialized food products.
• Fully read materials thataccompany product demonstrations to understand program scope, instructions,production requirements and program compliance.
• Follow all safety requirementswhen using equipment (e.g. hot machinery or sharp blades). Practice properlifting techniques when working with boxes or heavy merchandise.
• Adhere to all required tasks andprocedures related to safe food handling, preparation, production, packaging,labeling, merchandising and disposal.
• Accurately complete all reportingrequirements (including on-line requirements) as required.
• Regularly check the product eventschedule and email for upcoming activities, corporate news updates, eventchanges and instructions, and supervisor requests.
• Complete certifications and attendspecial training sessions as required.
• Follow safety and complianceguidelines for appropriate machine operation, cleaning and maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, sterile and safework area using proper cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Assist other teammates with eventset-up or clean-up and/or with kitchen duties when needed.
• Conduct food sampling anddemonstrations in support of the needs of business. Follow general set-up andteardown guidelines.

This job description does not imply that the abovefunctions are the only tasks that may be performed. Associates will beexpected, if possible, to follow any other job-related instructions and performany other job-related tasks as directed by management. To perform this jobsuccessfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of theknowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be madeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.