dryer attendant

Description

Dryer attendants tend rotary dryers to remove moisture from raw materials or food products in transformation. They observe instruments to verify dryer temperature and regulate steam pressure in order to determine if products have the specified moisture content.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

food preservation food safety principles food dehydration processes grain dehydration recipes colour ranges of roasting temperature scales

Practical Skills

check processing parameters apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages compare roasted grains to a standard maintain industrial ovens be at ease in unsafe environments control steam flows adjust drying process to goods apply HACCP follow verbal instructions follow production schedule monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages follow written instructions secure goods collect samples for analysis tend drying equipment operate industrial ovens adhere to organisational guidelines carry out checks of production plant equipment handle flammable substances ensure sanitation tend fans for machines apply GMP apply different roasting methods mark differences in colours follow hygienic procedures during food processing ensure public safety and security set up equipment for food production work in a food processing team liaise with colleagues work according to recipe ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production stand high temperatures liaise with managers have computer literacy mix grain according to recipe act reliably label samples