Expert Sensory Taste Panelist

Position Snapshot

Business area: Nestle Canada

Location:  North York, ON located at 25 Sheppard Ave W, North York, ON M2N 6S8

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A little bit about us

While Nestlé is known for KitKat®, Gerber®, Nescafe®, and Maggi®, 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 3,400+ 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:

We are looking for tasters to join our Expert Sensory Taste Panel to evaluate food and beverage products.  Sensory panelists will be trained to identify, describe, and quantify attributes of products. The sensory panel meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays for 6 hours per week total. This position is an existing vacancy.

A day in the life:

As an Expert Panelist you will be working on our exciting brands and play a role in guiding stakeholder decisions on our products.

You will also:

• Complete sensory training and all relevant product specific trainings
• Be part of all ongoing training and development
• Objectively evaluating/profiling products using specific sensory methodologies
• Work collaboratively with the team to create custom descriptive profiles for our products
• Screen samples/products before further testing

Role Requirements

• Available to work on-site at the North York office, weekly from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, plus Tuesdays during the first four weeks.
• No food allergies or dietary restrictions, with diverse food interests and an average or above-average ability to smell and taste.
• Comfortable using computers and able to communicate effectively through verbal and written communication.

Preferred Skills

• Passionate, tenacious, and results-focused, with the ability to thrive in a highly energetic and fast-paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a group setting.
• Genuine interest in food and sensory experiences, with openness to tasting and evaluating a variety of food products.

Benefits

• Excellent training and development programs as well as opportunities to grow within the company 
• Up to 50% off – Nespresso Coffee Machine, Capsules and accessories 
• Access to the Discount Company store with Nestlé, Nespresso, and Purina products (Located across various Nestle offices/sites) 
• Additional discounts on a variety of products and services offered by our preferred vendors and partnerships 

Compensation Range: CAD $20–$22 per hour

At Nestlé Canada, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation and job posting practices. This position offers a competitive salary within the range specified above, aligned with our commitment to equitable pay practices.

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. The principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are vital to how we operate. We strive to foster a respectful and supportive environment where individuals feel valued and empowered to contribute and succeed.

If you are invited to participate in the recruitment process and require an accommodation, please inform Human Resources. Nestlé will work with you to ensure full participation.

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