§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

malt master

Malt masters evaluate and grade different malts on a sensory basis for brewing purposes.

Description

Malt masters evaluate and grade different malts on a sensory basis for brewing purposes. They assess the look, the smell, and the taste of raw materials and unfinished products in order to maintain the consistency of products. They use their knowledge to prepare mixtures as part of product development.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of barley sales strategies colours of roasted malt quality assurance methodologies sales promotion techniques food and beverage industry malting process financial capability

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mill operations food dehydration processes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

implement marketing strategies develop standard operating procedures in the food chain implement sales strategies consult on malt beverages manage food manufacturing laboratory develop beverage manufacturing procedures manage staff mitigate waste of resources maintain updated professional knowledge apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages handle flammable substances apply HACCP assess cereal quality for brewing create new concepts exert quality control to processing food set production facilities standards roast malt operate pneumatic conveyor chutes apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain manage kiln ventilation ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production perform public relations manage environmental management system act reliably manage corrective actions liaise with colleagues recruit employees handle delivery of raw materials control of expenses identify market niches interpret data in food manufacturing inspect silo systems exercise patience liaise with managers provide training on quality management supervision

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)