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.
Green coffee coordinators organise and manage the operations performed by workers in coffee plants and plan the functioning of machines that blend various types of green coffee beans.
Competences and skills
23 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencequality assurance methodologies
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
3 competencesconduct coffee moisture tests
Test coffee samples for moisture content.
enter receipt of coffee inventory
Enter receipts of coffee inventory into resource planning system. Pay coffee and warehouse invoices.
track coffee deliveries
Track coffee and green coffee samples deliveries from vendors. Receive and record all delivery orders and invoices and report to the director of coffee purchasing.
Sector-specific
6 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.
ensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
examine green coffee beans
Examine green coffee beans ensuring that they are all approximately the same colour, shape and size.
mix grain according to recipe
Mixing grains according to recipe in order to get the desired product. The mixing can be done before or after dumping the whole grains into steel drums for fermentation.
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.
Cross-sector
3 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.
lift heavy weights
Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.
mark differences in colours
Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceeffects 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.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencesanalyse 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.
grade coffee beans
Grade coffee beans based on their characteristics, defects, size, colour, moisture content, taste, acidity, body, or aroma.
support management of raw materials
Support management of raw materials and plants required by the department for production. Oversee the needs for material and notify when stock levels reach re-order levels.
work in a food processing team
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food & beverages industry.
Cross-sector
4 competenceskeep inventory of goods in production
Keep inventory of goods whether they are goods in the front end (i.e. raw materials), intermediate, or back end (i.e. finished products). Count goods and store them for the following production and distribution activities.
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.
store raw food materials
Keep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.