Part Time Taste Tester

The Hershey Company; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hershey Company is seeking Sensory Panelists to support daily tasting and panel maintenance at Hershey, PA. You will focus on tasting responsibilities, engage in discussion about sample descriptions, and apply GMP and food safety knowledge.

You will interact with fellow panelists, the panel leader, sensory technician, and Research Scientists leading Descriptive Analysis projects. The role requires strong tasting skills and the ability to work as part of a team on quality-focused tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years of sensory testing/work experience preferred.
• Tasting skills with ability to discern differences in samples (appearance, taste, texture).
• Ability to interact effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Able to follow directions from group leaders and management.
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) desired.

Responsibilities

• Support daily tasting and panel maintenance requirements under supervision.
• Discuss sample descriptions and apply knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety.
• Interact with fellow sensory panelists, panel leader, sensory technician and Research Scientists.

Skills

Tasting skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow directions

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associate degree (Science)

Tools

EyeQuestion

Job description

Position summary

Job Location: Hershey, PA

Sensory Panelists will work under the supervision of a Manager and Sensory Panel Leader to support daily tasting and panel maintenance requirements. The individual will apply appropriate focus and concentration on tasting responsibilities, engage in discussion regarding sample descriptions, and apply knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety requirements.

The individual will interact with fellow sensory panelists, the panel leader, the sensory technician and the Research Scientists responsible for leading Descriptive Analysis projects.

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties/responsiblities:

• Excellent tasting skills (ability to discern differences in samples for appearance, taste, texture); successful performance on screening tests for sensory acuity.
• Ability to interact effectively with large and diverse group of people
• Ability to follow direction from a group leader and management
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Bonus: Hershey computer systems (EyeQuestion)

Education:

• High School diploma or GED.
• Bonus: Associates degree in Science

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years of applicable work experience with Sensory testing and\or food handling.

Other:

• Excellent tasting skills (ability to discern differences in samples for appearance, taste, texture); assessed via taste acuity testing.
• The candidate must achieve successful performance on screening tests for sensory acuity.
• Bonus:Food safety and handling training/Serve Safe.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans