Descriptive Sensory Panelist (Food Testing & Product Evaluation) NEW

Dutech Systems; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Dutech Systems is looking for a passionate Descriptive Sensory Panelist in Springdale, Arkansas. In this role, you will evaluate various meat and plant-based food products, providing detailed sensory feedback to aid in product research and development.

Selected candidates will undergo a paid training program, followed by potential long-term panel sessions. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to discern subtle taste differences, and be comfortable tasting a wide range of food products.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Reliable and able to follow standardized procedures.
• Experience in sensory evaluation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a variety of food products for taste, texture, aroma, appearance, and other sensory characteristics.
• Accurately describe and rate product attributes.
• Participate in sensory panel discussions.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to distinguish subtle differences in taste, smell, and texture

Comfortable tasting various food products

Detail-oriented

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Job description

Are you passionate about food and enjoy identifying flavors, textures, and aromas? We are seeking a Descriptive Sensory Panelist to join a trained sensory evaluation team. In this role, you will evaluate a variety of meat and plant-based food products, provide detailed sensory feedback, and help support product research and development.

Selected candidates will participate in a paid training program to learn how to objectively evaluate food products using standardized sensory analysis techniques. Upon successful completion of training, panelists may be considered for ongoing, long-term panel sessions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a variety of food products for taste, texture, aroma, appearance, and other sensory characteristics.
• Accurately describe and rate product attributes using standardized evaluation methods.
• Participate in sensory panel discussions and work collaboratively to reach objective evaluations.
• Record observations and provide detailed written and verbal feedback.
• Attend all required training sessions and scheduled panel evaluations.
• Follow testing procedures and maintain confidentiality regarding products being evaluated.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to distinguish subtle differences in taste, smell, and texture.
• Comfortable tasting various food products, including meat and plant-based alternatives.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow standardized procedures.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Food Products May Include

• Hot dogs
• Smoked sausage
• Breakfast sausage
• Lunch meats (turkey, ham, chicken, roast beef, salami)
• Breaded chicken products (nuggets, tenders, strips, fillets)
• Philly steak
• Pizza toppings (pepperoni, sausage crumbles)
• Plant-based protein products (burgers, nuggets, hot dogs, sausage)