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Descriptive Sensory Panelist (Food Testing & Product Evaluation)
Springdale,AR
DatePosted : 7/1/2026 8:17:18 AM
JobNumber : DTS1017347761
JobType : Contract
Skills: Sensory Evaluation, Food Testing, Product Evaluation, Taste Analysis, Sensory Analysis, Quality Assessment, Verbal & Written Communication, Attention to Detail, Data Recording, Team Collaboration, Sensory Perception, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Food Safety Awareness, Research & Product Development Support.
Job Description
Are you passionate about food and enjoy identifying flavors, textures, and aromas? We are seeking a Descriptive Sensory Panelist to join a trained sensory evaluation team. In this role, you will evaluate a variety of meat and plant-based food products, provide detailed sensory feedback, and help support product research and development.
Selected candidates will participate in a paid training program to learn how to objectively evaluate food products using standardized sensory analysis techniques. Upon successful completion of training, panelists may be considered for ongoing, long-term panel sessions.
Responsibilities
Springdale,AR
DatePosted : 7/1/2026 8:17:18 AM
JobNumber : DTS1017347761
JobType : Contract
Skills: Sensory Evaluation, Food Testing, Product Evaluation, Taste Analysis, Sensory Analysis, Quality Assessment, Verbal & Written Communication, Attention to Detail, Data Recording, Team Collaboration, Sensory Perception, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Food Safety Awareness, Research & Product Development Support.
Job Description
Are you passionate about food and enjoy identifying flavors, textures, and aromas? We are seeking a Descriptive Sensory Panelist to join a trained sensory evaluation team. In this role, you will evaluate a variety of meat and plant-based food products, provide detailed sensory feedback, and help support product research and development.
Selected candidates will participate in a paid training program to learn how to objectively evaluate food products using standardized sensory analysis techniques. Upon successful completion of training, panelists may be considered for ongoing, long-term panel sessions.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate a variety of food products for taste, texture, aroma, appearance, and other sensory characteristics.
- Accurately describe and rate product attributes using standardized evaluation methods.
- Participate in sensory panel discussions and work collaboratively to reach objective evaluations.
- Record observations and provide detailed written and verbal feedback.
- Attend all required training sessions and scheduled panel evaluations.
- Follow testing procedures and maintain confidentiality regarding products being evaluated.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to distinguish subtle differences in taste, smell, and texture.
- Comfortable tasting various food products, including meat and plant-based alternatives.
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to follow standardized procedures.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Hot dogs
- Smoked sausage
- Breakfast sausage
- Lunch meats (turkey, ham, chicken, roast beef, salami)
- Breaded chicken products (nuggets, tenders, strips, fillets)
- Philly steak
- Pizza toppings (pepperoni, sausage crumbles)
- Plant-based protein products (burgers, nuggets, hot dogs, sausage)