malt master

Malt masters evaluate and grade different malts on a sensory basis for brewing purposes. They assess the look, the smell, and the taste of raw materials and unfinished products in order to maintain the consistency of products. They use their knowledge to prepare mixtures as part of product development.

ESCO Code

7515.4

NACE Code

11.05 - Manufacture of beer

Alternative Labels

malter

malting expert

malt expert

malting master

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 assess cereal quality for brewing consult on malt beverages create new concepts develop beverage manufacturing procedures develop standard operating procedures in the food chain exert quality control to processing food handle flammable substances implement marketing strategies implement sales strategies maintain updated professional knowledge manage food manufacturing laboratory manage staff mitigate waste of resources operate pneumatic conveyor chutes roast malt set production facilities standards

Essential Knowledge

colours of roasted malt financial capability food and beverage industry malting process quality assurance methodologies sales promotion techniques sales strategies types of barley

Optional Skills and Competences

act reliably assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain control of expenses ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production ensure cost efficiency in food manufacturing exercise patience handle delivery of raw materials identify market niches inspect silo systems interpret data in food manufacturing liaise with colleagues liaise with managers manage corrective actions manage environmental management system manage kiln ventilation perform public relations provide training on quality management supervision recruit employees

Optional Knowledge

food dehydration processes mill operations

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/dc3cc282-488d-4d8f-be80-191c6b521823

Status

released

Occupations

malt master

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills Group Share

Concept status