Part-Time Taste Tester, Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Part-Time Taste Tester

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Part-Time Taste Tester (known internally as Sensory Panellist) Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more) 9 hours a week across 3 days (3 hours each) Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:30am to 12:30pm Salary: KP Living Wage

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Sensory Panellist to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure!

As a Sensory Panellist at KP Snacks, you will play a key part in shaping the future of snacking. Using your senses of taste and smell, you will help guide the development and improvement of our products. Working closely with a supportive team, you will assess snacks for appearance, flavour, aroma, texture, and more. Your input will support decisions on new recipes, shelf life, and quality. You will receive full training and be encouraged to build your sensory knowledge while making a meaningful contribution to our innovative R&D function. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a welcoming and passionate team at KP Snacks.

What’s in it for you? We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme (pro-ratad for part time)

KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools

What will you be doing? Participate actively in product testing, assessing sensory attributes with precision

Embrace the exciting challenge of helping develop new snack products and improve existing ones

Collaborate closely with fellow panellists in discussions to describe product characteristics

Provide accurate, reliable data that supports business decisions and impacts product success

Take part in sensory training and apply learning to enhance your expertise

Please be advised that as a sensory panellist the essential functions of your position will be to taste products made with ingredients that include, but are not limited to, nuts, dairy products, wheat products, sugar, soy, eggs, meats and salt. In addition, it is essential that sensory panellists are able to distinguish between different flavours and textures. Applicants with food allergies, medical conditions or other oral conditions that may be exacerbated by the ingestion and chewing of certain foods are encouraged to check with their medical provider about whether this type of position is safe for them and if they will be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Shortlisted candidates will first be invited to complete a screening questionnaire. If selected, you will then be invited to attend a sensory screening session at our Sensory Lab in Ashby.

These sessions will last up to 90 minutes and involve tasting a range of food samples and providing feedback using computer-based questionnaires.

Screening sessions are planned for:

1:00 PM, Tuesday 15 July

1:00 PM, Wednesday 16 July

1:00 PM, Thursday 17 July

1:00 PM, Tuesday 22 July

1:00 PM, Wednesday 23 July

1:00 PM, Thursday 24 July

Who are we? Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies.

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together.

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us. We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout.

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience: A keen sense of taste and smell, helping ensure the best snack quality for our consumers

Strong teamwork and communication skills that contribute to collaborative testing sessions

No specific experience required – transferable skills from food, hospitality, or similar settings are valued

We welcome applications even if not all desirable criteria are met – full training is provided

A willingness to work in line with KP values, including teamwork, respect, and integrity

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Location:: Loughborough, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Job Type:: PartTime
Category:: Science

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