Part Time Product Taster - Leeds

ARLA

Part Time Product Taster - Leeds

Salary Not Specified

ARLA, Leeds

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 12 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 0df1a5ff495b43aa9ce77564ab2f9354

Full Job Description

  • Evaluate dairy products and give reliable, objective feedback.

  • Effectively communicate product characteristics through sensory scoring and team discussions.


  • Working as part of a team and building great relationships with the other panel members.

  • Accurately completing assessments within time frames.

    You should have excellent communication skills and be at ease working with a team.

  • You should have a keen interest in the taste of foods.

  • You must not have any food intolerances/allergies.

  • You should demonstrate good sensory acuity relating to smell and taste (we assess this at your interview)

  • You should have the ability to follow detailed instructions and complete routine tasks quickly and accurately.


  • You should have the ability to articulate yourself in fluent English in front of others.

    Are you passionate about food? Are you looking for an exciting part-time opportunity in a unique role? If so, Arla Foods may have the opportunity which is just right for you!


  • About Arla Foods

    Arla is a global farmer-owned organisation behind many well-known and well-loved brands such as Lurpak, Yeo Valley, Castello, Cravendale, and many more.

    At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy.

    What is this role about?

    As a sensory panellist, you will help Arla Foods to perfect our products and delight our consumers, by expertly evaluating products using a variety of methods.

    You will be taught how to generate sensory descriptive vocabulary as a group (relating to taste, appearance, texture and smell) and then individually rank products on these descriptors.

    Permanent, flexible part-time role

    Where: Arla Foods Head Office, LS10 1AB Leeds., The way of working at Arla Foods is friendly, welcoming and supportive. We encourage everyone to be the best they can be, working together to achieve great results.

    Some of the benefits you will receive working as a Sensory Panellist:
  • Onsite car parking

  • Pension scheme

  • Team events across the year

  • No previous experience is required, training is provided


  • Shortlisted candidates will be invited to participate in sensory acuity tests, details of this will follow if you are shortlisted.

    Please note - the closing date for this role 25th April. We look forward to hearing from you!

    We have a purpose for Good

    At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?