Contract - Associate Sensory Panelist

Nestlé S.A.; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in the USA, through a third-party staffing partner, is seeking a Contract Sensory Panelist to evaluate foods for appearance, aroma, flavor and texture with trained methods.

This temporary external worker position is employed by the staffing partner, not Nestlé in the USA. Duties include team discussions and data entry with a Tue-Thu 9:00 am–1:00 pm schedule and breaks to prevent tasting fatigue.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely and effectively taste a wide variety of food products.
• Ability to detect and document flavor attributes using standardized methods.
• Ability to detect aromas and scents and document observations.
• Ability to evaluate texture and visual characteristics and document observations.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete routine tasks quickly.
• English communication sufficient for group discussions and written notes.
• Training will be provided; no prior tasters required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in team discussions to objectively describe food products.
• Taste and objectively assess food samples for appearance, aroma, flavor and texture.
• Enter data in computer system.
• Work schedule is fixed 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays; breaks provided.

Skills

Sensory tasting

Flavor attribute detection

Aroma evaluation

Texture evaluation

Color assessment

Data entry

English communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

This is a contract position providing services to Nestlé in the USA 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 in the USA.

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

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.

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 in the USA 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.