cacao beans varieties
Variety of cocoa beans like criollo, forastero, trinitario and their properties and characteristics to foresee the type of chocolate the cocoa can yield.
Liquor grinding mill operators run mills that grind cracked cocoa beans or nibs of cocoa bean paste as to obtain liquid chocolate of specified consistency. They operate hoppers by sliding their gates to release cocoa nibs which then go through grinding stones.
Competences and skills
25 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencestypes of chocolate
Types of chocolate such as milk chocolate, white chocolate, dark chocolate, unsweetened chocolate and raw chocolate.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 12 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencepre-grind nibs of cocoa
Pre-grind cocoa nibs to a paste-like consistency.
Sector-specific
9 competencesanalyse milled cocoa density
Analyse milled cocoa density according to the requirements and product specifications. Apply findings to determine how much milling is needed to obtain the required fineness of the cocoa.
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.
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.
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.
mould chocolate
Mould chocolate to make chocolate pieces that are of a certain shape. Pour liquid chocolate into a mould and let it harden.
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.
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.
tend grinding mill machine
Operate a grinding mill that grinds grains such as cereals, cocoa beans or coffee beans to obtain powders or pastes with different consistencies and grain sizes.
Cross-sector
2 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.
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.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmill operations
Details of milling operations related to grind size, particle size distribution, heat evolution. Milling processes for different cereals and grains.
process from cacao to chocolate
Process to transform cacao to chocolate where the seeds of the cacao tree are fermented to develop the flavour. Process from beginning to the end including the drying of the beans, cleaning and roasting, the grinding of the nibs to obtain cocoa mass and processing accordingly.
Cross-sector
1 competencehealth, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
Optional skills and competences 8 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competenceskeep machines oiled for steady functioning
Oil or grease the parts of the machines and equipment that need to be lubricated. Follow safety procedures to do so.
label samples
Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.
set up equipment for food production
Set up machinery and equipment for food production. Make sure that controls, settings, and input requirements are according to the required standards.
tend cocoa cleaning machines
Operate a machine that removes from cocoa beans such foreign materials as stones and dirt.
Cross-sector
4 competencesact reliably
Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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.