Part-Time Sensory Panelist

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, my on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted May 12, 2026 Last posted May 12, 2026
Job description

Lesaffre Malaysia is looking for freelance and part time Sensory Panellist to support our product development for a 1 year committed project.

1 Year Job Commitment (Sep 2026 to Aug 2027)

  • RM 45 per session
  • Per session 1.5 hour


1. Pre briefing session (1 hour) + Screening Session (1 hour) - 1 time only. 

*Only selected participants will be recruited for expert sensory training.

 

2. Sensory Expert Training : 

  • 1.5 hour every Tuesday and requires minimum 90% attendance. 

Register here: https://forms.office.com/e/uX9ka8yBN9 

  • 1.5 hour sensory session to attend weekly
  • To support panel team in all sensory evaluation
  • Evaluate food/bakery and related products using their 5 senses (see, taste, smell, touch, hear)
  • To describe and discriminate different intensity and quality between products
  • Discuss in a group of sensory team on characteristics of products
  • Provide constructive feedback to the team
  • To perform ad-hoc duties related to sensory
  • Training will be provided
  • Minimum completed Primary; Secondary
  • Preferably 18 - 60 years old
  • Able to converse, write and read English fluently
  • Malaysians and Malaysia PRs Only
  • Must be willing to evaluate all kinds of food/bakery samples
  • Must own a smartphone with camera function
  • Physically fit and no colour blind
  • No food allergies and no dental prostheses
  • No perfumes are allowed
  • Must not be taking medication which affect taste bud
  • Smoking strictly prohibited for at least one hour prior to tasting; no strong smoking odour
  • Positive attitude and team player
  • Courteous personality
  • Renewal of contract is subjected to project basis and individual’s availability

Register here:  https://forms.office.com/e/uX9ka8yBN9 

About this role

Summary

Participate in sensory evaluations to support food product development and provide feedback

Job title

Part-Time Sensory Panelist

Experience level

minimum completed primary education

Industry

food and beverage

Location requirements

On-site in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia with optional remote tasks

Salary

RM 45 per session

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

reading and writing Englishwillingness to evaluate food samplesown smartphone with cameraphysically fitno food allergiesno perfumesno medications affecting tasteno smoking before tasting

Preferred skills

team playercourteouspositive attitude

Specializations

sensory evaluationfood tastingproduct development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

On-site City
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