What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Taste Tester position at The Hershey Company?
Position summary
Job Location : Hershey, PA
Sensory Panelists will work under the supervision of a 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.
Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform major duties / responsiblities :
- 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 group of people
- Ability to follow direction from a group leader and management
- Computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Bonus : Hershey computer systems (EyeQuestion)
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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
