cellar operator

Description

Cellar operators take charge of fermentation and maturation tanks. They control fermentation process of wort inoculated with yeast. They tend equipment that cools and adds yeast to wort as to produce beer. For the purpose, they control the flow of refrigeration that goes through cool coils regulating the temperature of hot wort in the tanks.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

processes of foods and beverages manufacturing ingredients for beer production vinegar fermentation process modern brewing systems health, safety and hygiene legislation fermentation processes of beverages

Practical Skills

apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages be at ease in unsafe environments monitor operations of cleaning machines prepare containers for beverage fermentation apply HACCP exert quality control to processing food clean food and beverage machinery examine production samples collect samples for analysis adhere to organisational guidelines mitigate waste of resources perform beverage dealcoholisation carry out checks of production plant equipment set up machine controls ensure sanitation apply GMP disassemble equipment measure pH monitor machine operations sterilise fermentation tanks follow hygienic procedures during food processing operate pasteurisation processes liaise with colleagues monitor winemaking process ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production dispose food waste execute chilling processes to food products manage carbonation levels check bottles for packaging liaise with managers act reliably monitor centrifugal separators keep inventory of goods in production