[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Nestlé jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Nestlé · Solon, OH # Contract - Associate Sensory Panelist Solon, OH, US Listed on Nestlé’s official careers site. Listed as of October 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Nestlé’s careers site →](https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/Solon-Contract-Associate-Sensory-Panelist-OH-44139/1446610333/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nestlé](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/) / Contract - Associate Sensory Panelist ## Job description This is a contract position providing services to Nestlé in the USA through a third-party staffing services organization. If you are selected for this role, you will be an employee of a third-party staffing partner and not Nestlé in the USA. ### JOB SUMMARY The Contract Sensory Panelist is responsible for objectively evaluating food products for appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture, with a requirement for strong sensory acuity and the ability to consistently apply standardized tasting methods. ### Please note This is a temporary external worker position, and hires will be employed by a third-party staffing company. ### JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Engage in team discussions and activities to objectively describe food products - Taste and objectively assess food samples from an appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture standpoint - Enter data in computer system - Work schedule is fixed 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Tuesdays through Thursdays. Breaks will be provided to avoid tasting fatigue. ### JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Knowledge) - Ability to safely and effectively taste a wide variety of food products - Ability to accurately detect, distinguish, and evaluate taste attributes of food products, including identifying subtle flavor differences and documenting observations using standardized methods, - Ability to accurately detect, distinguish, and evaluate aromas and scents of food products, including identifying subtle differences and documenting observations using standardized methods. - Ability to accurately evaluate texture and visual characteristics of food products, including consistency, structure, and appearance, and to document observations using standardized methods. - Ability to accurately detect, distinguish, and evaluate colors and their variations in food products, including identifying subtle differences in hue, intensity, and consistency, and documenting observations using standardized methods. - Ability to follow detailed instructions and complete routine tasks quickly and accurately. - Ability to communicate effectively, in English, sufficient to participate in group discussions and engage in written communication - Enthusiasm and ability to participate effectively in group discussions, achieve consensus, and collaborate with group members - Basic computer skills, including email and data entry - No prior experience as a taster is required as training will be provided - CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE AS PART OF THE APPLICATION Please note this contract position provides services to Nestlé in the USA on a temporary basis in connection with a specific assignment. Contractors in this position are hired and employed through Nestlé’s third-party staffing partner. Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at [https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy](https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy) This is a contract position providing services to Nestlé in the USA through a third-party staffing services organization. ### JOB RESPONSIBILITIES - Enter data in computer system ### JOB QUALIFICATIONS (Education, Experience and Knowledge) Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at [https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy](https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy) ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 15, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 22, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Solon, OH, US[Apply on Nestlé’s careers site →](https://jobdetails.nestle.com/job/Solon-Contract-Associate-Sensory-Panelist-OH-44139/1446610333/) ## More jobs at Nestlé ### [Associate Culinary Innovation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/1a7f2b7d6d5ba68bf45b/) Solon, OH, US ### [Associate Packaging Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/f224bd53238e0f142061/) Solon, OH, US ### [Associate Specialist Sensory Panel Testing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/eac15b0fe6bc444263cd/) Solon, OH, US ### [Corporate Environmental, Safety, Health Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/72b41ad837ab9312aab7/) Solon, OH, US ### [Manager, Accounts Receivable](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nestle/jobs/f2cec0eb96a456e93b2f/) Solon, OH, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Descriptive Sensory Panelist - Part-Time - Decatur, IL](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/2f8808cc7b35225423da/) Archer Daniels Midland · Decatur ### [Senior Specialist, Sensory Panel Insights](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/colgate-palmolive/jobs/eb4ff9ce4588c6bbc0d0/) Colgate-Palmolive · Piscataway, NJ, USA ### [Sensory & Analytical Manager, Product Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/colgate-palmolive/jobs/beb97e36c9b52e21c68a/) Colgate-Palmolive · Topeka, KS, USA ### [Remote Contract Recruiter (6+ Month contract)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/09cc6d615d4f0437563a/) BAE Systems · Nashua, New Hampshire, United States ### [Sensory Scientist - Erlanger, KY](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/archer-daniels-midland/jobs/770422fbfc2c58bb340d/) Archer Daniels Midland · Erlanger OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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