Sensory Panelist

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.

Sensory Panelist (Part Time)
Role Description

We currently have an opening for a Sensory Panelist at Griffith Foods. As a sensory panelist your role will involve accurately describing and measuring food product attributes in terms of appearance, aroma, flavor and texture.

Job Role Responsibilities
- Responsible for describing a range of food products in terms of appearance, aroma, flavor and texture. Recognizes and learns these attributes and rates them accurately and reliably using the prescribed scales and scale references.
- Actively participates and collaborates in Descriptive Panel discussions describing product attributes, attribute definitions, use of scale and scale references.
- Responsible for completely and accurately entering own product scoring data into ballots, either on paper or via computer using specialist sensory software.
- Responsible for accurately following instructions on sample evaluation, use of scale and ballot completion given by the Sensory Manager.
- Attends and participates fully in all training sessions given for each product area and project to ensure continued understanding of product attributes and scale references.
- Follows Sensory Panelist policy regarding punctuality, attendance and absences, and panel performance monitoring.

Education and Training
- No previous experience needed.
- GCSE level or equivalent qualifications desirable.
- Basic computer skills required.
- Panelists will be given full sensory training within the first few months and will undertake a 6 months probationary period to ensure consistency and reproducibility of their analysis.
- Hours of work 9.30 to 12.30am Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 48 weeks per year

Working at Griffith Foods
We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people’s well-being.
We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions.
We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.