§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

chilling operator

Chilling operators perform various processes and tend specific machines for manufacturing prepared meals and dishes.

Description

Chilling operators perform various processes and tend specific machines for manufacturing prepared meals and dishes. They apply chilling, sealing, and freezing methods to foodstuffs for non-immediate consumption.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

manufacturing of different chilled prepared meals food storage food canning production line

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

prepared meals

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain manufacture prepared meals apply preservation treatments label foodstuffs carry out checks of production plant equipment clean food and beverage machinery follow hygienic procedures during food processing apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages check quality of products on the production line weigh materials execute chilling processes to food products maintain food specifications collect samples for analysis follow production schedule apply HACCP monitor freezing processes ensure sanitation administer ingredients in food production apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

keep inventory of goods in production adjust drying process to goods knead food products care for food aesthetic apply food technology principles operate mixing of food products ensure correct goods labelling use new technologies in food manufacturing

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