liquor blender

appropriate raw materials for specific spirits

Raw materials, such as grains, potatoes, sugars or fruit which can be fermented to produce a specific type of alcoholic spirits.

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range of spirits

Spirits and their combination for developing the final product such as whisky, vodka, cognac.

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spirits development

Processes related to the manufacture of aged and unaged spirits. Under the category of unaged spirits fall vodka and gin. Under the category of aged products fall whisky, rum, and brandy.

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temperature scales

Celsius and Fahrenheit temperature scales.

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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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blend beverages

Create new beverage products that are attractive to the market, interesting to companies, and innovative in the market.

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Combine liquids to produce spirits and liquors and know which ingredients to combine for the preparation of blended spirits like blended whisky, for example.

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check bottles for packaging

Check bottles for packaging. Apply bottle testing procedures to verify if the bottle is fit for containing food and beverage products. Follow legal or company specifications for bottling.

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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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execute proofs of alcohol mixture

Measure temperature (using e.g. thermometer) and specific gravity (using e.g. alcohol-proof hydrometer) and compare readings with tables from standard gauging manuals to determine proof of mixture.

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This skill refers to alcohol issued from natural fermentation of agricultural products, such as spirits for food consumption.

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mix spirit flavourings according to recipe

Mix flavourings and other ingredients such as fruit acids to produce brandies, cordials, and fortified beverages.

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prepare containers for beverage distillation

Prepare containers or drums for beverage distillation. Prepare equipment for the process of purification and removal of diluting components like water, for the purpose of increasing its proportion of alcohol content.

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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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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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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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collect samples for analysis

Collect samples of materials or products for laboratory analysis.

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Follow the procedures required for the collection of materials and products for laboratory analysis.

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create new recipes

Combine innovative and creative ideas to come up with new recipes and preparations to extend the product of range of a company. Make modifications to recipes in order to enhance taste, reach productivity goals, develop and improve products.

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Establish food specifications for the production of the new recipe.

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examine production samples

Examine production samples visually or manually to verify properties such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, humidity and texture.

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measure pH

Measure acidity and alkalinity of beverages.

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take measures against flammability

Take measures against fire. Liquor that contains 40% ABV will catch fire if heated to about 26 °C and if an ignition source is applied to it. The flash point of pure alcohol is 16.6 °C.

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work according to recipe

Perform tasks in food preparation according to recipe or specification in order to preserve the quality of ingredients and to ensure replication accuracy of the recipe. Select the appropriate materials to follow the recipe, taking into account the current situation.

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Select the adequate ingredients to execute the recipe. The quality of the ingredients, their properties, and the adequate use of them may yield different results that can be determinant for a satisfactory final product.

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processes of foods and beverages manufacturing

Raw materials and production processes for getting finished food products. Importance of quality control and other techniques for the food and beverage industry.

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adapt efficient food processing practices

Ensure to adapt the most efficient production techniques to accomplish food processing tasks with the least amount of time, effort and costs.

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administer ingredients in food production

Ingredients to be added and the required amounts according to the recipe and the way those ingredients are to be administered.

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filter liquids

Separated solids that will not readily sediment from their suspending liquid by passing the mixture through filters.

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label samples

Label raw material/product samples for laboratory checks, according to implemented quality system.

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act reliably

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

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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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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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