Part-Time Sensory Panelist

About the role

Sensory Panelists will work under the supervision of the Associate 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.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate focus and concentration on tasting responsibilities
• Engage in discussion regarding sample descriptions
• Apply knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety requirements
• Interact with fellow sensory panelists, the panel leader, the sensory technician and the Research Scientists

Requirements

• 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 groups of people as well as to work independently
• Ability to listen and follow direction from a group leader and management
• Maintain and uphold a professional work culture
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Associates degree in Science (bonus)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of applicable work experience with Sensory testing and\or food handling (minimum)
• Bonus: Food safety and handling training\Serve Safe

Skills

• Excellent tasting skills (ability to discern differences in samples for appearance, taste, texture)
• Achieved successful performance on screening tests for sensory acuity

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Additional Information

• 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.
• You may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our online application process as a result of a disability. You can request an accommodation via phone or email.