Senior Coffee & Tea Sensory Quality Manager

Mother Parkers; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits on day 1

Employer matched retirement savings

Flexible Spending Account

Employee discount program

Tuition Assistance Program

Job summary

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee is seeking a Senior Sensory Quality Manager in Fort Worth, TX to lead its cupping program and network-wide sensory calibrations. You will oversee the sensory lab, coach a small team, and ensure product consistency from raw materials to finished goods.

You bring 5+ years of cupping experience, SCA standards knowledge, and a degree in Food Science or related field; designated Q Arabica certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years sensory quality (cupping) experience.
• Ability to assess coffee quality objectively using industry terminology and SCA evaluation standards.
• Designation Q Arabica (and optional Q Robusta Grader) certification preferred.
• Undergraduate Degree, preferably in Food Science or similar discipline.
• Experience managing a team of direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and describe tea and coffee sensory profiles for finished goods and raw materials.
• Lead and develop staff in cupping setup and sensory assessments.
• Approve in-process and finished products by confirming specifications.
• Standardize sensory assessment practices across the business with Product Development and Commodities.
• Operate and maintain the cupping lab in the designated location.
• Meet customer-specific sensory specifications and lead related programs.
• Lead validation of coffee sensory profile for roasted coffee to optimize profile, yield and capacity.
• Implement and sustain a network-wide training program.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
• Lead a team of 2 Sensory Quality Technicians with coaching and leadership.

Skills

Sensory cupping

Team leadership

Coffee quality assessment

SCA standards

Education

BSc in Food Science or related field

Tools

Cupping lab equipment

Job description

Mother Parkers Tea & Coffee is seeking a Senior Sensory Quality Manager in Fort Worth, TX to lead its cupping program and network-wide sensory calibrations. You will oversee the sensory lab, coach a small team, and ensure product consistency from raw materials to finished goods.

You bring 5+ years of cupping experience, SCA standards knowledge, and a degree in Food Science or related field; designated Q Arabica certification is preferred.