Food Panelist Taste Tester Pipeline

Company: Adecco
Location: Arlington
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Location: Arlington, VA Pay Rate: $20/HR Schedule: Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM (Onsite) Ideal for: Retirees and individuals seeking a stable, part-time opportunity Adecco is assisting a local food company in hiring Food Panelists in Arlington, VA. This is a long-term, part-time, onsite opportunity ideal for retirees and individuals available five days a week for four hours per day. As a Food Panelist, you will use your senses of taste, smell, and texture evaluation to assess various food products. Responsibilities: Evaluate food products based on taste, flavor, and texture Work collaboratively in small groups to discuss findings Provide detailed feedback on food samples Follow structured sensory testing protocols Utilize basic computer skills for inputting evaluations Qualifications: Must be free from food allergies and dietary restrictions Non-smokers preferred (or must not live in a household with smokers) Strong communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable participating in screening and training sessions Ability to commit to a long-term Monday-Friday schedule (4 hours per day) 03/16–05/22 – 65-day probationary panel training ( Mon/Wed/Fri , 10 AM–2 PM, 15 hrs/week ) Starting 05/26 – Regular schedule ( Tue/Thu , 10 AM–2 PM, 10 hrs/week ) for 2–3 years Click the link to apply today. Pay Details: $20.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en -us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: The California Fair Chance Act Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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