Skills by Occupation

processes of foods and beverages manufacturing laboratory-based sciences pathogenic microorganisms in food functional properties of foods analyse samples of food and beverages ensure public safety and security evaluate ingredient documentation from suppliers identify the factors causing changes in food during storage interpret data in food manufacturing read engineering drawings write work-related reports food science quality assurance methodologies food products composition watch food product trends assess HACCP implementation in plants food materials enzymatic processing collect samples for analysis monitor developments used for food industry apply GMP use new technologies in food manufacturing food canning production line apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages manage food manufacturing laboratory manage the use of additives in food manufacturing combination of textures follow-up lab results food safety principles legislation about animal origin products apply HACCP monitor processing conditions fermentation processes of food manage discarded products foodborne diseases strive for nutritional improvement of food manufacturing perform food risk analysis food product ingredients improve chemical processes lead process optimisation risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages food legislation develop food production processes food toxicity chemistry prepare visual data food and beverage industry food allergies keep up with innovations in food manufacturing food storage translate chemical innovations in pragmatic terms combination of flavours food preservation apply food technology principles health, safety and hygiene legislation traceability in food industry biotechnology ingredient threats food engineering analyse packaging requirements

ensure quality of final product ensure continuous preparedness for audits perform microbiological analysis in the food chain select adequate packaging for food products check the quality of raw materials at reception food homogenisation perform sensory evaluation food safety standards collect briefing regarding products provide food labelling expertise manage communications with food industry governmental bodies develop standard operating procedures in the food chain impart training on general quality management supervision carry out environmental audits assess food samples ensure correct goods labelling effects of pesticides in food raw materials assess nutritional characteristics of food perform physico-chemical analysis to food materials operate automated process control follow laboratory manuals adjust production schedule advocate for consumer matters in production plants monitor the production line assess ergonomics of the workplace fermentation processes of beverages perform quality audits adapt production levels perform food safety checks research new cooking methods monitor ingredient storage mitigate waste of resources create new recipes assess quality characteristics of food products keep up-to-date with regulations research new food ingredients analyse trends in the food and beverage industries participate as observer in different types of audits in the food sector manage environmental management system ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production plan shifts of employees identify hazards in the workplace manage packaging development cycle from concept to launch cultural customs on food preparation assess shelf life of food products configure plants for food industry coordinate launches of new food products apply scientific methods food plant design be at ease in unsafe environments manage scale-up experiments for manufacturing of products monitor packaging operations participate in the development of new food products carry out training in environmental matters develop new food products check quality of products on the production line inspect silo systems analyse production processes for improvement apply control process statistical methods keep food laboratory inventory perform chemical experiments detect microorganisms