Contract - Associate Sensory Panelist

This is a contract position providing services to Nestlé R&D through a third-party staffing services organization. If you are selected for this role, you will be an employee of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestlé R&D.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Contract Sensory Panelist is responsible for objectively evaluating food products for appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture, with a requirement for strong sensory acuity and the ability to consistently apply standardized tasting methods.

Please note: This is a temporary external worker position, and hires will be employed by a third-party staffing company.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Engage in team discussions and activities to objectively describe food products
• Taste and objectively assess food samples from an appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture standpoint
• Enter data in computer system
• Work schedule is fixed 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Breaks will be provided to avoid tasting fatigue.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Knowledge):
• Ability to safely and effectively taste a wide variety of food products

•Ability to accurately detect, distinguish, and evaluate taste attributes of food products, including identifying subtle flavor differences and documenting observations using standardized methods,

• Ability to accurately detect, distinguish, and evaluate aromas and scents of food products, including identifying subtle differences and documenting observations using standardized methods.

•Ability to accurately evaluate texture and visual characteristics of food products, including consistency, structure, and appearance, and to document observations using standardized methods.

•Ability to accurately detect, distinguish, and evaluate colors and their variations in food products, including identifying subtle differences in hue, intensity, and consistency, and documenting observations using standardized methods.

• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete routine tasks quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in English, sufficient to participate in group discussions and engage in written communication

 • Enthusiasm and ability to participate effectively in group discussions, achieve consensus, and collaborate with group members
• Basic computer skills, including email and data entry
• No prior experience as a taster is required as training will be provided

*CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE AS PART OF THE APPLICATION

Please note this contract position provides services to Nestlé R&D on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner.

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