coffee grinding levels
The known levels are coarse grind, medium grind, medium/fine grind, fine grind, super fine grind, and turkish grind. Indication of machinery to achieve product specification.
Green coffee buyers purchase green coffee beans from producers all around the world commissioned by coffee roasters. They have a deep knowledge of the process of coffee from the fruit to the cup.
Competences and skills
33 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competenceseffects of pesticides in food raw materials
Different types of pesticides used for food raw materials to control proper use of those substances preserving main characteristics of products.
food and beverage industry
The respective industry and the processes involved in the food and beverage industry, such as raw material selection, processing, packaging, and storage.
types of coffee beans
Most known coffee types, Arabica and Robusta, and the cultivars under each one of those types.
Cross-sector
1 competencecoffee characteristics
The origins and types of coffee and the processes of coffee preparation, production and trade.
Essential skills and competences 15 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).
- 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.
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.
carry out active selling
Deliver thoughts and ideas in impactful and influencing manner to persuade customers to become interested in new products and promotions. Persuade clients that a product or service will satisfy their needs.
educate customers on coffee varieties
Instruct customers about origins, characteristics, differences in flavours and blends of coffee products.
evaluate coffee characteristics
Analyse and evaluate coffee taste sensations including the coffee’s body, aroma, acidity, bitterness, sweetness, and finish.
examine green coffee beans
Examine green coffee beans ensuring that they are all approximately the same colour, shape and size.
grade coffee beans
Grade coffee beans based on their characteristics, defects, size, colour, moisture content, taste, acidity, body, or aroma.
match coffee grind to coffee type
Using different coffee grinding procedures and preparation methods.
Cross-sector
7 competencesanalyse consumer buying trends
Analyse buying habits or currently prevalent customer behaviour.
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.
build business relationships
Establish a positive, long-term relationship between organisations and interested third parties such as suppliers, distributors, shareholders and other stakeholders in order to inform them of the organisation and its objectives.
conduct extensive international travel
Conducting extensive travelling around the world to performing business related tasks.
maintain updated professional knowledge
Regularly attend educational workshops, read professional publications, actively participate in professional societies.
negotiate buying conditions
Negotiate terms such as price, quantity, quality, and delivery terms with vendors and suppliers in order to ensure the most beneficial buying conditions.
negotiate price
Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencecustomer service
Processes and principles related to the customer, client, service user and to personal services; these may include procedures to evaluate customer's or service user's satisfaction.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencegive humanitarian support to local economies
Support struggling local economies through humanitarian fair-trade projects.
Sector-specific
6 competencesanalyse characteristics of food products at reception
Analyse characteristics, composition, and other properties of food products at reception.
- Scope note
- For instance, dairy for butter-making will have to be sampled for butterfat analysis and its payments would be based on the butterfat content of the milk.
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
maintain relationship with customers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with customers in order to ensure satisfaction and fidelity by providing accurate and friendly advice and support, by delivering quality products and services and by supplying after-sales information and service.
maintain relationship with suppliers
Build a lasting and meaningful relationship with suppliers and service providers in order to establish a positive, profitable and enduring collaboration, co-operation and contract negotiation.
perform coffee tastings
Perform coffee tastings and coffee demonstrations whether for improving the product in the production process or for showcasing the final product. Taste coffee to objectively evaluate its quality.
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply foreign language for international trade
Communicate in foreign languages to facilitate international trade operations such as the importation of food and beverages.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
digital
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.
liaise with managers
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
perform public relations
Perform public relations (PR) by managing the spread of information between an individual or an organisation and the public.