Senior Sensory & Ingredient Evaluation Specialist

HelloFresh

Toronto, Canada
Not specified; not specified; health & dental bene...
On-site
4-year degree in food science or culinary science
3+ years experience in sensory science or food r&d
Formal training in sensory evaluation methods
This role serves as the lead technical evaluator and procurement liaison responsible for standardizing ingredient testing and validation

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the lead technical evaluator and procurement liaison responsible for standardizing ingredient testing and validation.
  • Candidates must possess a deep understanding of food chemistry and sensory methodology to design rigorous culinary benchmarks.
  • The company offers competitive benefits including health and dental coverage from day one, RRSP matching, and generous vacation time.

Matching Summary

This role serves as the lead technical evaluator and procurement liaison responsible for standardizing ingredient testing and validation.

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Health & Dental benefits from day 1, RRSP matching, unlimited Headspace access, 25% GoodLife discount, Box Discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 4-year degree in Food Science or Culinary Science
  • 3+ years experience in Sensory Science or Food R&D
  • Formal training in sensory evaluation methods
  • Proficiency in Excel for data analysis
  • In-office attendance 4 days per week required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Compusense or RedJade software
  • Familiarity with PLM systems
  • Strong project management skills
  • Genuine passion for food science details
  • Ability to articulate flavor profiles precisely

Key Requirements

  • 4-year degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in Sensory Science, Food R&D, QA, or Technical Sourcing
  • Formal training or significant experience in sensory evaluation techniques

Work Rights

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