cocoa press operator

hydraulics

The power transmission systems that use the force of flowing liquids to transmit power.

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temperature scales

Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.

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store cocoa pressing products

Use adequate recipients to store the outputs after pressing the cocoa. Fill pots with chocolate liquor, extrude specified amounts of cocoa butter into holding tank, and eject cocoa cakes onto conveyor.

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tend cocoa pressing machines

Operate one or more hydraulic cocoa presses to remove specified amounts of cocoa butter from chocolate liquor.

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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).

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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.

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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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check processing parameters

Check processing parameters to keep under control the technological processes.

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It includes checking moisture in food products to keep under control different technological processes such as drying, milling, etc. It also includes controlling humidity in germination equipment

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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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exert quality control to processing food

Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.

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screen cocoa beans

Screen cocoa beans to select the appropriate beans for roasting and grinding. Assure selected beans conform to quality standards and clean cocoa beans with minor defects.

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separate by-products of pressed cocoa

Separates by-products of the cocoa pressing process, such as chocolate liquor and cocoa cakes, from the cocoa butter.

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taste cocoa beans

Taste cocoa beans after roasting and make sure that there are no raw or burned flavours.

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adhere to organisational guidelines

Adhere to organisational or department specific standards and guidelines. Understand the motives of the organisation and the common agreements and act accordingly.

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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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be at ease in unsafe environments

Be at ease in unsafe environments like being exposed to dust, rotating equipment, hot surfaces, sub-freezing and cold storage areas, noise, wet floors and moving lift equipment.

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carry out checks of production plant equipment

Carry out checks of the machinery and equipment used in the production plant. Ensure that the machinery is working properly, set machines before usage, and assure continuous operability of the equipment.

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disassemble equipment

Disassembles equipment using hand tools in order to clean equipments and to perform regular operational maintenance.

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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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operate weighing machine

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

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health, safety and hygiene legislation

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

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assess cocoa bean quality

Examine the type of cocoa bean delivered by suppliers and match it to the desired product.

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dispose food waste

Dispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety matters according to legislations.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production

Make sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.

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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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act reliably

Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.

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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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perform multiple tasks at the same time

Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.

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