Food Sampling and Customer Experience Facilitator

Location: Perth, Scotland
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Hourly Rate: £13.63 - £14.44 (depending on experience)

Working Pattern:
Part-time or Full-time opportunities available
Between 14 - 37.5 hours per week, within agreed days and hours
Up to 3 positions available

Driving Required: Yes - own car required (mileage reimbursed)

About the Role

Are you passionate about food and enjoy engaging with people? We're looking for Food Sampling and Customer Experience Facilitators to deliver in-store tasting sessions and gather customer feedback to help shape future food products.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you'll prepare food samples, invite customers to take part in tastings, and guide them through simple feedback activities using tablets. No two days are the same, and you'll be meeting a wide range of customers at each session.

What You'll Be Doing

Customer Experience

• Engage shoppers and invite them to take part in tasting sessions
• Guide customers through blind tastings using tablets and short questionnaires
• Deliver a friendly, confident, and engaging experience at all times

Food Preparation & Hygiene

• Prepare, heat, and serve food samples safely
• Maintain a clean, organised tasting area
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and health & safety guidelines

Feedback & Administration

• Accurately capture customer feedback using tablets and spreadsheets
• Support wider quality and insight activities where required
• Assist with setting up and packing down tasting stands and equipment

Travel & Teamwork

• Travel to local stores to collect products and attend tasting locations
• Follow all processes, compliance, and safety requirements
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure sessions run smoothly

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Catering or food hygiene experience
• Background in hospitality, retail, or food-based roles
• Confident speaking with new people and engaging customers
• Basic food preparation and cooking skills
• Comfortable using tablets and basic computer systems
• Ability to stand and remain active during shifts
• Access to your own vehicle

What You'll Get in Return

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience
• Flexible part-time or full-time hours
• Full training on systems, food safety, and ways of working
• A supportive and inclusive team environment
• A varied role where no two shifts are the same
• The opportunity to influence future food products through customer insight

How to Apply

If you enjoy working with food and people and are looking for a practical, social, and rewarding role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join our food sampling and customer experience team.

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