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.
Coffee tasters taste coffee samples in order to evaluate the features of the product or to prepare blending formulas. They determine the product's grade, estimate its market value, and explore how these products may appeal to different consumer tastes. They write blending formulas for workers who prepare coffee products for commercial purposes.
Competences and skills
28 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencestypes of coffee beans
Most known coffee types, Arabica and Robusta, and the cultivars under each one of those types.
Cross-sector
2 competencescoffee characteristics
The origins and types of coffee and the processes of coffee preparation, production and trade.
temperature scales
Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.
Essential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecreate coffee flavour profiles
Creates coffee flavour profiles based on the characteristics perceived from the coffee such as coffee’s body, fragrance/aroma, acidity, bitterness, sweetness, and aftertaste/finish.
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.
check processing parameters
Check processing parameters to keep under control the technological processes.
- Scope note
- 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
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.
grade coffee beans
Grade coffee beans based on their characteristics, defects, size, colour, moisture content, taste, acidity, body, or aroma.
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.
prepare specialised coffee
Prepare coffee using specialised methods and equipment. Ensure a high quality preparation process.
Cross-sector
4 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.
boil water
Boils water in large quantities to perform procedures of manufacturing to food products (e.g. almond blanching).
perform sensory evaluation of food products
Evaluate the quality of a given type of food or beverage based on its appearance, smell, taste, aroma, and others. Suggest possible improvements and comparisons with other products.
tolerate strong smells
Tolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.
Optional skills and competences 11 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 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.
analyse trends in the food and beverage industries
Investigate trends in foodstuffs related to consumers preferences. Examine key markets based on both product type and geography as well as technological improvements in the industry.
find new types of food and beverages
Use curiosity to explore new or less familiar types of food and beverages.
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
maintain food specifications
Preserve, review, and evaluate existing food specifications such as recipes.
Cross-sector
6 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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.