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Nestle Expert Panelist in North York, Ontario
Position Snapshot
Business area: Nestle Canada
Location: 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8
In-Person
Part-time
A little bit about us
While Nestlé is known for KitKat, Gerber, Nescafe, and Häagen-Dazs, our recipe for success comes down to one thing: our people. We strive to lead a people-focused culture that empowers employees to bring their authentic selves to work each day. There are 3,000+ members of Nestlé Canada celebrated for taking action using agility, courage, and trust to find solutions that benefit the business or greater good. We’re a team of changemakers, who are curious and challenge the status quo, that take risks that will help drive us forward. Our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you. We know that empowerment leads to strong employee engagement, a great work culture, and motivated employees
What to Expect:
As an Expert Panelist and you’ll be the first to get to indulge in the latest Nestle creations before they hit the shelves! Experience the thrill of tasting a brand-new Kit Kat flavor or savoring the aroma of the next Nespresso coffee pod. This unique role offers you the opportunity to shape the future of Nestle products and be at the forefront of innovation. Don't miss your chance to turn your love for food into a sensory adventure. Sensory panelists will be trained to identify, describe, and quantify attributes of products. The sensory panel meets on Wednesdays and Thursday for 6h per week total (must be available weekly on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.-no exceptions or flexibility)
A day in the life of an Expert Sensory Taste Panelist:
As an Expert Panelist, you will collaborate with our team to contribute to the decision-making process for our exciting brands and products.
*You will also: *
Increase your tasting abilities! All sensory training will be provided to you.
Be a part of our trusted expert sensory panel, providing expert evaluation of our products using all five senses.
You’ll learn to evaluate products objectively as an “instrument” rather than subjectively like a consumer would.
Work collaboratively with your fellow expert tasters to describe sensory delivery of our products
Make an impact! The data and results you’ll contribute to allows the business to achieve big wins.
Role Requirements
For First 2 week availability is required for the initial training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 9-12.
From 3rd week onwards availability is required on a weekly basis from 9 am to 12 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
No food allergies or dietary restrictions.
Diverse food interests.
An average or above average ability to smell and taste.
Good verbal/written communication skills.
Some comfort level with computers.
Looking for part-time work or simply just leisure pursuit.
What you need to know
We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. Nestlé Canada is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome qualified applicants to bring their diverse and unique experiences as a result of their education, perspectives, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs. If you are selected to participate in the recruitment process, please inform Human Resources of any accommodations you may require. Nestlé will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process.
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