Sensory Specialist

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Role:

Reporting to the Pilot Plant Manager

The Sensory Specialist will be responsible for designing, conducting, and analyzing sensory evaluations to support product development, quality assurance, and consumer research. The incumbent will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that products meet sensory expectations and align with consumer preferences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and execute sensory tests (e.g., discrimination, descriptive, and affective tests) for new and existing products.
• Develop and maintain sensory panels, including recruitment, training, and performance monitoring.
• Analyze and interpret sensory data using appropriate statistical methods and software.
• Collaborate with R&D, QA, and Marketing teams to translate sensory insights into actionable recommendations.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance with sensory testing protocols and standards.
• Contribute to the development of sensory best practices and innovative testing methodologies.
• Support product benchmarking, shelf-life studies, and quality investigations from a sensory perspective.

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for someone who is committed, action oriented, problem solver and excellent relationship skills, pays attention to detail and is ready to explore the opportunities and challenges that the role brings.