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temperature scales

Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.

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apply GMP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

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.

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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.

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blend beverages

Create new beverage products that are attractive to the market, interesting to companies, and innovative in the market.

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Combine liquids to produce spirits and liquors and know which ingredients to combine for the preparation of blended spirits like blended whisky, for example.

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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.

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monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages

Monitor and control required temperatures in the different phases of production until the product reaches suitable properties according to specifications.

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operate distilling equipment

Operate the different parts of distilling equipment such as the pot, the distillation column, the lyne arm, the condenser, the distillate, and the aging barrels.

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perform detailed food processing operations

Perform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.

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prepare containers for beverage distillation

Prepare containers or drums for beverage distillation. Prepare equipment for the process of purification and removal of diluting components like water, for the purpose of increasing its proportion of alcohol content.

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sterilise fermentation tanks

Sterilise workspaces and equipment using hoses, scrapers, brushes, or chemical solutions.

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apply 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.

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collect samples for analysis

Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

Scope note

Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.

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follow hygienic procedures during food processing

Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

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lift heavy weights

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

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operate weighing machine

Work with a weighing machine to measure raw, half-finished and finished products.

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stand high temperatures

Stand high temperatures while keeping concentration and efficiency under demanding circumstances.

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take measures against flammability

Take measures against fire. Liquor that contains 40% ABV will catch fire if heated to about 26 °C and if an ignition source is applied to it. The flash point of pure alcohol is 16.6 °C.

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appropriate raw materials for specific spirits

Raw materials, such as grains, potatoes, sugars or fruit which can be fermented to produce a specific type of alcoholic spirits.

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processes of foods and beverages manufacturing

Raw materials and production processes for getting finished food products. Importance of quality control and other techniques for the food and beverage industry.

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adapt efficient food processing practices

Ensure to adapt the most efficient production techniques to accomplish food processing tasks with the least amount of time, effort and costs.

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label samples

Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

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work in a food processing team

Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.

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liaise with colleagues

Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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tolerate strong smells

Tolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.

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