Allergies, Apple iPad, Beverages, Communication Skills, Food and Beverage Industry, Global Branding, Medications, Nutrition, Personal Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Testing, Seafood Department, Team Player, Training/Teaching
Description
Sensory Panelist (Beloit, WI), Kerry Ingredients
PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD & DRINK? LOOKING FOR A PART-TIME OPPORTUNITY IN A UNIQUE
ROLE?
MMR Research Worldwide specializes in consumer and sensory research and works with large,
international brands within the food, beverage & personal/household care sectors. We are now
helping one of our client, Kerry Ingredients, an international leader in taste & nutrition innovation,
to recruit part time Sensory Panelists.
Apply now to join Kerry’s expert panel as a and help them guide Food & Beverage innovation!
WHERE: 3400 Millington Rd, Beloit, WI 53511, United States
DAYS: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays, every week
HOURS: 3 hours per day between 9:30 AM and 12:30 PM (with occasional 4-hour shifts with notice), plus availability for the occasional Friday with advance notice.
PAY: Starting at $20.00 per hour, with a $1.00 per hour pay raise after 3 to 6 months upon
satisfactory completion of training
Key Responsibilities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Working individually and within a team to evaluate a variety of food and beverage
products; ranging from but not limited to yogurt, sodas, meat products, Poultry
products, Dairy, Seafood, protein bars, snacks, meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic,
beverages and nutritional gummies
• This position requires excellent verbal communications skills, both for collaborative and
independent roles. Participation and communication skills are key to success. You
should be comfortable expressing your thoughts in a group of 8-16 people.
• You will be taught how to describe and rate the sensory profile of products (aroma,
appearance, taste, flavour, texture)
• No experience necessary as full training is provided
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
• You must not have any medical, religious or dietary restrictions (e.g. vegetarian),
intolerances or medical allergies
• Must not be on any medication that adversely affect visual, taste, and smell acuity
• Not opposed to food additives such as natural & artificial sweeteners
• Good sensory acuity relating to smell, taste and texture (we assess this at your
interview)
• You should have the ability to follow detailed instructions and work well in a team
• Have the ability to articulate yourself and use technology (e.g. iPad)
• Kerry center is a corporate office, where customers may be present. We ask that you
dress in business casual unless otherwise noted.
• A real passion about food in general is a plus!
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview/screening session which will take place at
our facility.
We look forward to hearing from you!