Part-time Product Evaluator / Sensory Panellist Naas
MMR Research Worldwide LTD, Ireland
Job Description
PASSIONATE ABOUT FOOD amp; 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 amp; personal/household care sectors. We are now helping one of our clients, Kerry Group, an international leader in taste amp; nutrition innovation, to recruit part time Food Tasters.
Apply now to join Kerry’s expert panel as a Sensory Panellist and help them guide Food amp; Beverage innovation!
WHERE: Kerry Global Centre, Naas, Millenium Park, Co. Kildare, W91W923, Ireland
DAYS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, every week
HOURS:10am-12pm (with the possibility to extend to an extra 2 hours in the afternoon twice a week)
PAY: Training period (first 100hrs) 12.70/hour
After satisfactory completion of the training period, the hourly rate will increase to 15.00 with a further increase after 2 years of service.
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
Requirements
• 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 amp; 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)
• A real passion about food in general is a plus!
Kerry centre is a corporate office, where customers may be present. We ask that you dress in business casual unless otherwise noted.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview/screening session which will take place at our facility.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits
If this sounds like an opportunity that interests you then please apply and one of our recruitment team will be in contact.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to attend an interview / screening session. Details to follow.