§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

food production operator

Food production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process.

Description

Food production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and beverages, perform packaging, operate machines manually or automatically, follow predetermined procedures, and take food safety regulations on board.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

food safety principles food ethics food authentication techniques food fraud food waste monitoring systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

modern brewing systems centrifugal force cleaning of reusable packaging project management energy efficiency hydrogenation processes for edible oils health, safety and hygiene legislation condiment manufacturing processes milk production process circular economy food homogenisation food storage food canning production line fermentation processes of food

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain be at ease in unsafe environments keep inventory of goods in production support management of raw materials lift heavy weights carry out checks of production plant equipment monitor the production line clean food and beverage machinery apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages follow production schedule apply HACCP promote ethical eating disassemble equipment listen actively ensure sanitation monitor ingredient storage administer ingredients in food production apply GMP

OPTIONALOptional competences

label samples measure sugar refinement monitor coating specifications apply different dehydration processes of fruits and vegetables dispose food waste tend packaging machines operate forklift handle kitchen equipment tend bottle-washing machine monitor almond blanching process administer materials to tea bag machines perform cleaning duties apply preservation treatments ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production monitor sugar uniformity check bottles for packaging adjust drying process to goods examine production samples use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality analyse samples of food and beverages mitigate waste of resources follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception monitor oil blending process follow hygienic procedures during food processing check quality of products on the production line apply extruding techniques set up equipment for food production rectify spirits weigh materials mould chocolate conduct cleaning in place work according to recipe dispose non-food waste within the food industry execute chilling processes to food products perform carbonation processes operate automated process control monitor milled food products ensure correct goods labelling monitor filling machines check quality of raw materials

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