Sensory Panel Intern

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led , resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility , we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impactWe are seeking a Sensory Panel Intern (12 months) to support the smooth operation of the sensory panel which operates 4 days per week, 51 weeks per year in High Wycombe. Sensory profiling underpins our business and is used to validate recipe matches for global roll-out, validate cost savings and confirm ingredients changes and sugar/salt/sat fat reductions are non-consumer noticeable, underpin shelf life and support product and pack innovation (new products/formats and line extensions, flavour and texture opportunity spaces) and commercial innovation (claims etc). Additionally, this role supports more agile product testing i.e. discrimination tests used to screen prototypes ahead of full sensory profiling and/or consumer testing and to support small recipe changes. This role is based at High Wycombe 5 days per week. Support the Sensory Panel Leader with managerial tasks of the Sensory Panel. Basic knowledge of Sensory and Consumer Science. Proficiency in basic computing skills.Experience in supporting panels and/or leading taste tests. Proficiency in statistics. Proficiency in RedJade or similar sensory programs.Purpose led - We're energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every biteFormed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of our 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 bakeries across 11 countries and is united by our purpose: to 'bring happiness with every bite'.