administer ingredients in food production
Ingredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.
Blender operators produce non-alcoholic flavoured waters by managing the administration of a large selection of ingredients to water. They handle and administer ingredients such as sugar, fruits juices, vegetable juices, syrups based on fruit or herbs, natural flavours, synthetic food additives like artificial sweeteners, colours, preservatives, acidity regulators, vitamins, minerals, and carbon dioxide. They manage the quantities depending on the product.
Competences and skills
19 ESCO relationsEssential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
8 competencesapply GMP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
clean food and beverage machinery
Clean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in the production process.
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- Clean metal vessels: Clean the interior of metal drums using steam-cleaning apparatus, or the interiors of barrels by rinsing them with water and alcohol. Clean mixers: Perform cleaning of mixers on a daily basis, and perform cleaning at shutdowns thoroughly. Follow security procedures.
exert quality control to processing food
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
extract juices
Obtain juice from fruits or vegetables either manually or by using equipment.
operate pasteurisation processes
Follow and apply procedures to pasteurise food and beverages. Recognise the properties of the products to be pasteurised and adapt procedures accordingly.
process fruits and vegetables
Process fruits and vegetables refer to all kinds of methods and techniques used to prepare food products using fruits and vegetables as raw materials.
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply HACCP
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
- Scope note
- There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
collect samples for analysis
Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.
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- Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.
ensure sanitation
Keep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.
examine production samples
Examine production samples visually or manually to verify properties such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, humidity and texture.
handle chemical cleaning agents
Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.
- Scope note
- The chemicals include hazardous materials.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competencehealth, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
Optional skills and competences 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competenceslabel samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
manage carbonation levels
Managing temperature and pressure as to reach set carbonation levels in beverages.
set up equipment for food production
Set up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.
Cross-sector
1 competencefollow hygienic procedures during food processing
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.