Part-Time Sensory Panelist

Lesaffre; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food company in Selangor is seeking a freelance sensory panellist to support their product development. The role involves evaluating various food products using sensory analysis, providing feedback, and participating in group discussions. Candidates must be Malaysians or PRs, fluent in English, and have no food allergies. Training will be provided, and the contract is project-based.

Qualifications

• Minimum completed Primary; Secondary.
• Able to converse, write and read English fluently.
• Must own a smartphone with camera function.
• Physically fit and no colour blind.

Responsibilities

• Support panel team in all sensory evaluation.
• Evaluate food/bakery products with all senses.
• Describe differences in intensity and quality.

Job description

Company Description

Lesaffre’s presence in Asia Pacific has been established for decades. With Asia Pacific regional headquarter based in Singapore, we aim to serve our customers in this region with better engagement and service. Proximity to our customers is one of our core missions. This ensures Lesaffre is able to work with local bakers to create regional specialties and anticipate trends.

Lesaffre is looking for freelance and part time sensory panellist to support our product development.

Job Description

• To support panel team in all sensory evaluation
• Evaluate food/bakery and related products using their 5 senses (see, taste, smell, touch, hear)
• To describe and discriminate different intensity and quality between products
• Discuss in a group of sensory team on characteristics of products
• Provide constructive feedback to the team
• To perform ad-hoc duties related to sensory
• Training will be provided
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum completed Primary; Secondary
• Able to converse, write and read English fluently
• Malaysians and Malaysia PRs Only
• Must be willing to evaluate all kinds of food/bakery samples
• Must own a smartphone with camera function
• Physically fit and no colour blind
• No food allergies and no dental prostheses
• No perfumes are allowed
• Must not be taking medication which affect taste bud
• Smoking strictly prohibited for at least one hour prior to tasting; no strong smoking odour
• Positive attitude and team player
• Courteous personality
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoon session for screening, briefing and evaluating sessions
• Renewal of contract is subjected to project basis and individual’s availability