Planet Doughnut is offering doughnut taster job role

Planet Doughnut, which has a number of stores across the country, is calling on all wannabe-Homer Simpsons to apply for its latest vacancy: doughnut taster.

Launched six years ago from founder Duncan McGregor’s family garage, Planet Doughnut is well known for its inventiveness and quirky flavour combinations with an ever-changing menu of over 100 varieties.

The business started in Duncan's garage (Image: Planet Doughnut)

The dessert shop has a site in the Green Oaks Shopping Centre.

Now, the company is looking for the country's biggest doughnut fans as it advertises the 'dream job.'

Duncan said: "We’re passionate about coming up with unique flavour combinations to make sure that what we’re offering is not only new and exciting but that our menu reflects what our customers really want to see in our stores, and that starts with customer feedback.

"And that’s why we’re after someone with a sophisticated palette to help us take our doughnuts to the next level and even help us come up with some new ones."

Anyone wishing to apply for the role will need to fill out a short application form detailing why they're the ideal candidate.

Successful applicants will receive a free box of doughnuts each month for six months as part of the 'employment.'

The ever-changing menu needs constant feedback, which is why the company is calling on doughnut lovers to apply (Image: Planet Doughnut)

As well as being one of the first people to try the newest flavours before they reach the bakery shelves, they can also get involved with helping to decide on a quirky name for any new creations. 

Duncan added: "If you fancy yourself as a bit of a doughnut connoisseur and think you could give Homer Simpson a run for his money, we want to hear from you."

Applications for the role close on Monday, July 31 - for more information, visit this site: https://www.planetdoughnut.co.uk/doughnut-taster-form/