Sensory Kitchen & Quality Control Technician

Quorn Foods are delighted to be recruiting for a Sensory Kitchen Technician to join our Research, Development & Quality team, based in Stokesley.

The Role

Supporting the upkeep of our Sensory laboratory, you will demonstrate a relentless focus on sensory and food applications by adhering to good safety and housekeeping practices, specifications, standards and best practices.

Your primary duties will involve organising product preparation which will then be used for internal sensory testing. This will involve the cooking of samples which comply with set specifications, whilst being responsible for operating various appliances, equipment within the sensory lab.

The successful applicant will have:

• Familiarity with sensory evaluation/laboratory research testing protocols

• Background in food preparation, serving and assessment

• Good time management and communication skills

• Accurate attention to detail with excellent organisational skills

• Proficiency with IT with hands of knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

• 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!

Together with offering the opportunity to develop within a growing sustainable business we also offer:

• A Competitive Salary
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Generous Pension Scheme and Life Insurance Options
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Shop

To apply for this vacancy, please apply below. We look forward to receiving your application.

About Us

Quorn is a global company led by a clear purpose and ambition. By 2030, we will be a Net +positive business with 8 billion servings of our amazing Quorn & Cauldron products being consumed across the world.

At Quorn, we have a simple message, to create an inspiring range of irresistibly tasty meals which are not only great for you and your family, but for the planet and generations to come.

It is our collective differences that make Quorn special. Our heritage speaks to this, as pioneers of meat alternative products, we choose to embrace a different path which sets us apart.

We are committed to four core values which make us who we are. We are ‘Stronger Together’, we aim to ‘Make Lives Better’, we ‘ Think Big & Act With Courage’ and we ‘Strive To Be The Best’.

Quorn is committed to promoting diversity across our workforce. We are dedicated to attracting and developing talent, empowered through an inclusive culture.

Our backgrounds, experiences and ideas are all valued so we can foster an environment where our differences make us ‘Stronger Together’.

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