Food Taster

Job Title: Food Taster Job Type: Contract, Part Time Duration: 12 Months Work Type: Onsite Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 09.15am to 12.15pm (12 hours per week) Industry: Food Manufacturing Job Location: Worksop Rate: 12.82/hr (PAYE) Profile Food Taster Our client is a leading figurehead in the UK food sector, with an unparalleled pedigree dating back to the early 18th century. They are currently seeking a Food Taster to join their Sensory Panel to help evaluate and develop new products. Job Role Food Taster Reporting to the Sensory Panel the Food Taster shall, help evaluate and develop products across well known Sweet and Savoury brands. You'll take part in structured tasting sessions, identifying similarities, differences and quality attributes across a wide range of foods. Duties Food Taster Participate in tasting and discussion sessions to analyse, describe and quantify differences in food products. Assess both existing and new products across categories including: o noodles o cakes o gravy 'stock o custard & rice pudding o Indian, Chinese & Italian sauces o soups Contribute to group discussions and help shape the future of our product range. Experience/Qualifications Food Taster A willingness to try all products, with openness to new flavours and textures. A broad general knowledge and a genuine interest in food. A non restrictive diet (to ensure full participation in panel sessions). Confident communication skills Candidates who are currently a Food Taster, Chef, Sensory Panellist, Cook, Sensory Technician, Taste Panellist, Food Quality Analyst, Sensory Scientist, Product Development Taster, Flavour Specialist and Sensory Evaluation Specialist could be suitable for this position. To make an application for this role please submit your CV to or for more information call 01453829529. For details of other opportunities available within your chose field please visit our website Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-07