food technician

Description

Food technicians assist food technologists in the deveolpment of processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles. They perform research and experiments on ingredients, additives and packaging. Food technicians also check product quality to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

processes of foods and beverages manufacturing energy efficiency molecular gastronomy pathogenic microorganisms in food food ethics functional properties of foods circular economy quality assurance methodologies food product ingredients food and beverage industry food waste monitoring systems food preservation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cleaning of reusable packaging food safety principles food legislation laboratory-based sciences fermentation processes of beverages food canning production line food materials combination of flavours waste management fermentation processes of food combination of textures legislation about animal origin products

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain calibrate laboratory equipment participate in the development of new food products monitor coating specifications be at ease in unsafe environments ensure finished product meet requirements keep inventory of goods in production ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production read engineering drawings manage resources in food manufacturing adjust production schedule plan shifts of employees assess the life cycle of resources select adequate packaging for food products perform quality audits use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality mitigate waste of resources investigate customer complaints of food products manage corrective actions follow hygienic procedures during food processing check quality of products on the production line analyse production processes for improvement follow-up lab results analyse packaging requirements apply food technology principles monitor processing conditions ensure full functioning of food plant machinery operate automated process control analyse work-related written reports develop new food products monitor developments used for food industry evaluate ingredient documentation from suppliers apply control process statistical methods administer ingredients in food production check quality of raw materials perform food risk analysis