The eye-catching role has attracted widespread attention — a moment for whimsy in the stressful yet humdrum realm of job listings.
You’d lead the company’s “candy strategy,” and run “candy board meetings.” Oh, and you’d be in charge of “all things fun.” Some proud parents have posted about their children applying – including one 8-year-old who has learned how to use LinkedIn and “the importance of a strong resume.”Advertisement 3The role comes with an “extensive dental plan.”Hershey last month posted a “part time taste tester” job – for a “sensory panelist” able to “discern differences in samples for appearance, taste texture,” assessed via “taste acuity testing,” the listing said.
Separately, more than 500 employees have signed up to taste products, on top of the chocolates and snacks that fill conference rooms and coffee stations, to be enjoyed with no obligation to provide input, she said.Article contenttap here to see other videos from our teamMars Inc.- home of M&Ms, Twix and Snickers – has similar roles.