Part-time Product Evaluator / Sensory Panelist, Food & Beverage tester - Dunwoody

Department: Sensory PanellistsLocation: CIC - AtlantaCompensation: $21.00 / hour Description The Sensory Panelist – Professional Food & Beverage Taster will assist with supporting research at the Consumer Innovation Center (CIC). This role is ideal for someone who has a keen sense of smell & taste, a curious mind and an interest in food and/or research. You will be joining a small, high-performing team with a collaborative and solution-oriented mindset. The CIC thrives on adaptability, curiosity, and attention to detail in a dynamic research setting. Candidates must be able to commit to a regular weekly schedule - Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday every week Hours: 9.30am-12.30pm or 10.30am-12.30pm Key Responsibilities · Actively & respectfully engage in group discussions to describe products · Evaluate products for Appearance, Aroma, Flavor, Mouthfeel and Aftertaste · Enter data into a computer/tablet · Follow detailed instructions, methodologies and protocols · Articulate your perception of products · Collaborate effectively within a diverse group · Generate consistent and reliable data Skills, Knowledge & Expertise · No experience necessary. On-the-job training will be provided. · Have a flexible schedule that can accommodate the shift available · Pass sensory taste and smell acuity screening · Be willing and able to taste and evaluate a variety of food products and beverages that may contain common allergens, including but not limited to dairy, nuts, wheat/gluten, and soy, on a regular basis · Consistent daily attendance required · Work well individually & collectively in a team environment (with other sensory panelists & panel leader) · Possess strong organizational skills and time management skills · Have a strong attention to detail · Have good verbal communication skills and able to communicate effectively and respectfully · Be comfortable using a computer/tablet (Compusense training provided). · Have reliable