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.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Associate Manager and Sensory Panel Leader
• Support daily tasting and panel maintenance requirements
• 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 responsible for leading Descriptive Analysis projects

Requirements

• Excellent tasting skills (ability to discern differences in samples for appearance, taste, texture)
• 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
• Ability to maintain and uphold a professional work culture
• Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Bonus: Hershey computer systems (EyeQuestion)

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• Excellent tasting skills (ability to discern differences in samples for appearance, taste, texture)
• Bonus: Food safety and handling training\Serve Safe

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Other

• The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
• The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans
• You can 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.