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cacao bean roaster

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Description

Cacao bean roasters set up and operate cacao processing equipment such as continuous roasters, crackers fanners, drying and grinding equipment.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

roasted cacao beans chemical reactions of roasting cacao beans temperature scales history of chocolate

Practical Skills

check processing parameters apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages maintain industrial ovens maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature manage kiln ventilation apply HACCP exert quality control to processing food monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages screen cocoa beans collect samples for analysis operate industrial ovens stand high temperatures operate a heat treatment process monitor roasting handle flammable substances taste cocoa beans tend fans for machines apply GMP apply different roasting methods follow verbal instructions work in a food processing team liaise with colleagues work independently in service of a food production process ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production assess cocoa bean quality liaise with managers act reliably mark differences in colours follow hygienic procedures during food processing