Sensory Taste Panellist; Part-Time

Are you looking for a permanent part‑time position? If so, we can have the ideal opportunity for you!

Quorn Foods has a highly trained sensory tasting panel and we are currently recruiting new members to join our growing team on‑site in Stokesley.

You will become a part of our team responsible for describing and recording flavour, texture and appearance of a range of food products including both meat and meat‑free products.

The position will join the business on a permanent, part‑time contract working a total of 16 hours per week. You will be required to be based from our Stokesley site during the hours of 9.20 am – 1.20 pm Tuesday – Friday.

As part of the recruitment process, if selected for interview you will be asked to take part in a tasting exercise to determine your sensory acuity.

• A keen interest in food and able to distinguish sensory characteristics of food products – training will be given.
• Be a non‑smoker and in general good health.
• Basic IT skills.
• Capable of working cohesively with a close‑knit team and flexibly around the business requirements.
• A passion for healthy, sustainable products which are better for our consumers and the planet – you don’t have to be a vegetarian to work for Quorn!

Every applicant will receive a response, whether successful or not. We aim to reply to everyone as quickly as possible, though at busy times this may take a little longer. For transparency, if you are shortlisted, the process will look like this:

• 1st Stage – on‑site interview and sensory screening with our Sensory Panel Leadership team.

• A competitive salary.
• Enrolment into our Company Bonus Scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time and plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year).
• Matched pension scheme & life assurance cover.
• Employee Assistance Programmes (we’re a Grocery Aid sponsor and run a range of annual initiatives to support colleague wellbeing).
• Access to other wellbeing schemes – discounted gym memberships, digital GP services, eye tests, mortgage advice, and salary finance.
• Free Quorn products on‑site to take home and share with your friends and family!

Delicious food shouldn’t cost the earth. At Quorn, we know there is a sustainable way to enjoy great‑tasting food.

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose: to supply healthy food for people and the planet, with an ambition to become a net positive business by 2030 – making a positive impact on people, the planet, and food systems overall.

We create delicious products that are great for you and your family, as well as for the planet and future generations. Our collective differences make Quorn special. As pioneers of meat‑free food, we embrace a different path that sets us apart. Our four core values define who we are:
Stronger Together
, Make Lives Better
, Think Big & Act With Courage
, and Strive To Be The Best
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We are committed to promoting diversity across our workforce and dedicated to attracting and developing talent through an inclusive culture.

Your background, experiences, and ideas are all valued here – it’s our differences that make us Stronger Together
.

All suitably qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, religion, or age.

Please note that we manage our recruitment directly and will not engage with any agencies on this or any other vacancies. On the occasion that we do require external support, we will engage our preferred suppliers who have an excellent prior track record in supporting the business when needed.

We do not accept speculative CVs and any communication from non‑PSL agencies will be ignored and forwarded to our Resourcing Partner.