prepared meat operator

Description

Prepared meat operators process meat either by hand or using meat machines such as meat grinding, crushing or mixing machines. They perform preservation processes such as pasteurising, salting, drying, freeze-drying, fermenting and smoking. Prepared meat operators strive to keep meat free from germs and other health risks for a longer period than fresh meat.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

cultural practices regarding animal parts sorting animal anatomy for food production legislation about animal origin products documentation concerning meat production food storage typology of meat parts food canning production line pathogenic microorganisms in food food dehydration processes health, safety and hygiene legislation

Practical Skills

apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages be at ease in unsafe environments maintain inventory of meat products tend meat processing production machines prepare specialised meat products cope with blood apply HACCP tend meat packaging machine tolerate strong smells lift heavy weights process livestock organs handle meat processing equipment in cooling rooms trace meat products monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages weigh materials apply preservation treatments operate meat processing equipment inspect raw food materials prepare meat for sale execute chilling processes to food products maintain cutting equipment measure precise food processing operations adhere to organisational guidelines handle knives for meat processing activities ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain use mechanically separated meat grind meat apply GMP select adequate ingredients mark differences in colours manufacture ingredients manage packaging material operate weighing machine follow hygienic procedures during food processing produce meat-based jelly preparations provide first aid manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations consider economic criteria in decision making work in a food processing team liaise with colleagues examine production samples ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production dispose food waste adapt efficient food processing practices operate a heat treatment process liaise with managers have computer literacy operate metal contaminants detector work in cold environments act reliably ensure sanitation apply flame handling regulations blend food ingredients label samples use cutting equipment