Description:

This is a hands-on position that involves sample collection and preparation setup cleaning and maintaining sensory/culinary facilities. The job requires the ability to communicate often in a group setting effectively with consumers.

HOURS: Tuesday - Thursday 8 AM - 2 PM

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SENSORY SUPPORT:

- Prepare pet food and soiled litter samples for routine consumer and/or sensory tests according to specifications from researchers.

- Record incoming products label products and place samples in appropriate storage locations.

- Serve sensory panels following detailed instructions.

- Label sample cups and prepare serving supplies for panel testing.

- Maintain a clean work environment including assigned product/equipment storage areas.

- Comply with appropriate SOPs and methods and established policies and procedures.

- Basic computer skills MS Word Excel Outlook

- Other tasks as assigned which may include cleaning product/equipment storage areas packaging and shipping products to clients or other testing sites

- Assistance with outside consumer study preparation/execution

- Additional responsibilities as directed.

RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CULINARY SUPPORT:

- Washing dishes and cook-ware hand washing and using dish machine

- Returning cleaned equipment to the proper place

- Cleaning work surfaces counters doors sinks etc. and storage shelves

- Cleaning floors

- Cleaning equipment large and small appliances racks filters grates

- Basic food preparation human and pet possessing knowledge of safe food handling.

- Recording cook and cooling temperatures

- Quietly and efficiently serving and clearing plates during on-site presentations and sensory panel evaluations

- Safely and efficiently portion food in containers for off-site presentations

- Additional responsibilities as directed.

- Dress code for kitchen and/or presentations *closed-toe nonslip shoes black/dark full-length pants. Manager provides kitchen shirt.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

- Flexibility to adapt to change in weekly support as needed

- Must be comfortable standing throughout their shift and able to lift to 35 lbs.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.