Гений дегустаций (Part-time)

Description:

This position entails daily tasting of a variety of food samples, individually and in group settings, with the aim to assess the characteristics of new and existing products. Output supports product improvements and new launches in the market. Specialized training will be provided on the job.

This is a contract position providing services to Nestlé in the USA through a third-party staffing services organization. If you are selected for this role, you will be an employee of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestlé in the USA.

Responsibilities:

• Engage in group discussions and activities to describe food products
• Taste and evaluate food samples from an appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture standpoint
• Enter data in computer system

Requirements (Education, Experience and Knowledge):

• Excellent tasting skills. Candidates’ sensory acuity will be assessed. This includes a series of tests to determine whether the participants’ sense of taste and smell is sensitive enough to perform the job. Candidates will also be tested for color blindness.
• Ability to taste a variety of food products. Please be advised that as a Sensory Panelist, the essential functions of the position include tasting a wide range of samples. Individuals who have ANY food allergies, food intolerances, or have other reasons that would prevent them from performing this duty will not be hired.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions from Panel Leader and complete routine tasks quickly and accurately.
• Ability to articulate himself/herself in fluent English in front of others.
• Ability to participate effectively in group discussions and collaborate with diverse individuals
• Basic computer skills, including data entry as instructed and being able to manage emails
• Enthusiasm and good communication skills
• No prior experience as a taster is required as full training will be provided.

Onsite supervision and training will be led by Sensory Panel Leader.

Conditions:

• Work schedule is fixed 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Breaks will be provided to avoid tasting fatigue.
• Pay rate: $16/hr.

Interview process:

• You will be emailed a link to a survey where we ask you 18 questions to assess your sensory capabilities. (SAGO is the name of the company that will communicate next steps with you)
• Based on your answers in the survey, you will be invited to our 4-hour on site interview where you will participate in sample testing with other candidates, and a formal interview with the team. You will be compensated for your time participating in the on-site interview.
• Two on-site interview dates will be provided for the end of September. You can select which on-site interveiw time works better for you.