food technician

Food technicians assist food technologists in the deveolpment of processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles. They perform research and experiments on ingredients, additives and packaging. Food technicians also check product quality to ensure compliance with legislation and regulations.

Alternative Labels

food tech expert

food technician

food technology expert

food technology specialist

food tech specialist

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply GMP apply HACCP apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages carry out checks of production plant equipment clean food and beverage machinery ensure public safety and security handle delivery of raw materials identify the factors causing changes in food during storage manage all process engineering activities manage packaging material monitor freezing processes monitor ingredient storage monitor the production line prepare visual data schedule regular machine maintenance set up equipment for food production write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

food and beverage industry food preservation food product ingredients food waste monitoring systems functional properties of foods molecular gastronomy pathogenic microorganisms in food processes of foods and beverages manufacturing quality assurance methodologies

Optional Skills and Competences

adjust production schedule administer ingredients in food production analyse packaging requirements analyse production processes for improvement analyse work-related written reports apply control process statistical methods apply food technology principles assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain be at ease in unsafe environments calibrate laboratory equipment check quality of products on the production line check the quality of raw materials at reception develop new food products ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production ensure finished product meet requirements ensure full functioning of food plant machinery evaluate ingredient documentation from suppliers follow hygienic procedures during food processing follow-up lab results investigate customer complaints of food products keep inventory of goods in production manage corrective actions manage resources in food manufacturing mitigate waste of resources monitor coating specifications monitor developments used for food industry monitor processing conditions operate automated process control participate in the development of new food products perform food risk analysis perform quality audits plan shifts of employees read engineering drawings select adequate packaging for food products use resource-efficient technologies in hospitality

Optional Knowledge

cleaning of reusable packaging combination of flavours combination of textures fermentation processes of beverages fermentation processes of food food canning production line food legislation food materials food safety principles laboratory-based sciences legislation about animal origin products

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/afee6a28-f654-4ac7-a665-f758616bc689

Status

released

Occupations

food technician

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI