food production operator

Description

Food production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and beverages, perform packaging, operate machines manually or automatically, follow predetermined procedures, and take food safety regulations on board.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

food safety principles food waste monitoring systems food ethics food fraud food authentication techniques fermentation processes of food project management food homogenisation hydrogenation processes for edible oils food canning production line condiment manufacturing processes cleaning of reusable packaging circular economy energy efficiency milk production process health, safety and hygiene legislation food storage centrifugal force modern brewing systems

Practical Skills

apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages monitor the production line be at ease in unsafe environments apply HACCP lift heavy weights follow production schedule clean food and beverage machinery support management of raw materials administer ingredients in food production ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain promote ethical eating monitor ingredient storage carry out checks of production plant equipment ensure sanitation apply GMP disassemble equipment listen actively keep inventory of goods in production monitor sugar uniformity monitor coating specifications set up equipment for food production use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality adjust drying process to goods monitor filling machines mould chocolate monitor milled food products operate automated process control rectify spirits monitor almond blanching process conduct cleaning in place ensure correct goods labelling analyse samples of food and beverages perform cleaning duties tend packaging machines dispose non-food waste within the food industry examine production samples apply extruding techniques work according to recipe weigh materials apply preservation treatments ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production dispose food waste execute chilling processes to food products handle kitchen equipment apply different dehydration processes of fruits and vegetables check bottles for packaging mitigate waste of resources check quality of products on the production line check quality of raw materials administer materials to tea bag machines tend bottle-washing machine follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception measure sugar refinement operate forklift label samples monitor oil blending process follow hygienic procedures during food processing perform carbonation processes