Job Details
Qualifications
- Kitchen experience
- Laboratory experience
- Organizational skills
- Serving
Job Description
Are you looking for a unique, flexible, part-time opportunity? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you?
We are looking for individuals who are looking for casual work to join our team at the Consumer Innovation Center! This role would suit someone who is looking for additional work to fit around their existing work/personal commitments. This work would be on an ad-hoc basis, depending on project requirements. At least one weeks’ notice of each assignment would be provided.
HOURS: Hours will vary but typically tend to be: 10-15 hours a week, mainly on Monday - Wednesday, no nights or weekends!
PAY: The starting hourly rate for this position is $15 per hour
The role:
The Facility Assistant is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the Consumer Innovation Center Facility operations, including running the Sensory Panels, Discrimination Panel and Consumer quantitative and qualitative projects.
Some of the responsibilities could be:
Assisting with Test set-up:
- Set-up rooms for sensory panel and consumer research training and testing
- Clear all working areas before and after use
- Ensure that all needed testing supplies are available
- Proper handling of test products
- Handle test product labelling using appropriate project design and codes
- Responsible for time keeping of test and samples serving
- Following specific protocols (including temperature control)
- Proper product and material disposal and recycling, following all applicable procedures
- Clean preparation areas before and after use
- Report all issues or maintenance needed to CIC Facility staff
Some experience in a kitchen environment or as a server/waiter/waitress would be beneficial
Basic experience with lab equipment such as measuring equipment is a plus
Strong organizational skills
Attention to detail is paramount
Ability to effectively communicate in written and spoken English is essential
A flexible and easily adaptable nature
Troubleshoot issues with iPads, test questionnaires and relevant software - previous experience with apple products is a plus, training will be provided
Benefits
MMR Research Worldwide is an Equal Opportunities Employer.