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master coffee roaster

Master coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically.

Description

Master coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically. They write blending formulas to guide workers who prepare coffee blends for commercial purposes.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

colour ranges of roasting coffee characteristics roasting coffee coffee grinding levels types of coffee beans

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

mill operations food and beverage industry

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

prepare hot drinks examine green coffee beans create new recipes match coffee grind to coffee type maintain industrial ovens apply different roasting methods operate a heat treatment process monitor roasting perform sensory evaluation of food products mitigate waste of resources apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages ensure public safety and security handle flammable substances apply HACCP grade coffee beans apply GMP evaluate coffee characteristics

OPTIONALOptional competences

perform services in a flexible manner manage kiln ventilation educate customers on coffee varieties conduct extensive international travel apply foreign language for international trade liaise with colleagues perform coffee tastings control of expenses have computer literacy identify market niches liaise with managers assess quality characteristics of food products

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