ISCO Specialization 2145.1.4 Food Technologist
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Food Technologist: Food technologists develop processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles and technology. They design and plan layouts or equipment, oversee staff, engage in controlling, and improve food technologies in food production processes.
Essential Skills
- Pathogenic Microorganisms In Food
- Fermentation Processes Of Food
- Assess Haccp Implementation In Plants
- Foodborne Diseases
- Food Materials
- Watch Food Product Trends
- Risks Associated To Physical, Chemical, Biological Hazards In Food And Beverages
- Apply Gmp
- Prepare Visual Data
- Interpret Data In Food Manufacturing
- Food Product Ingredients
- Enzymatic Processing
- Food Safety Principles
- Combination Of Flavours
- Analyse Packaging Requirements
- Evaluate Ingredient Documentation From Suppliers
- Write Work-Related Reports
- Identify The Factors Causing Changes In Food During Storage
- Legislation About Animal Origin Products
- Lead Process Optimisation
- Food Storage
- Ensure Public Safety And Security
- Biotechnology
- Monitor Developments Used For Food Industry
- Combination Of Textures
- Food Legislation
- Develop Food Production Processes
- Read Engineering Drawings
- Apply Haccp
- Functional Properties Of Foods
- Food Allergies
- Traceability In Food Industry
- Manage Food Manufacturing Laboratory
- Food And Beverage Industry
- Food Toxicity
- Quality Assurance Methodologies
- Monitor Processing Conditions
- Translate Chemical Innovations In Pragmatic Terms
- Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
- Chemistry
- Strive For Nutritional Improvement Of Food Manufacturing
- Food Products Composition
- Processes Of Foods And Beverages Manufacturing
- Food Science
- Laboratory-Based Sciences
- Ingredient Threats
- Collect Samples For Analysis
- Improve Chemical Processes
- Analyse Samples Of Food And Beverages
- Perform Food Risk Analysis
- Apply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages
- Follow-Up Lab Results
- Food Engineering
- Use New Technologies In Food Manufacturing
- Food Preservation
- Apply Food Technology Principles
- Manage The Use Of Additives In Food Manufacturing
- Keep Up With Innovations In Food Manufacturing
- Food Canning Production Line
- Manage Discarded Products
Optional Skills
- Perform Sensory Evaluation
- Perform Quality Audits
- Food Plant Design
- Perform Physico-Chemical Analysis To Food Materials
- Provide Food Labelling Expertise
- Operate Automated Process Control
- Monitor The Production Line
- Keep Food Laboratory Inventory
- Research New Cooking Methods
- Be At Ease In Unsafe Environments
- Plan Shifts Of Employees
- Apply Scientific Methods
- Assess Quality Characteristics Of Food Products
- Perform Food Safety Checks
- Configure Plants For Food Industry
- Perform Microbiological Analysis In The Food Chain
- Cultural Customs On Food Preparation
- Check The Quality Of Raw Materials At Reception
- Carry Out Environmental Audits
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation In Food Production
- Identify Hazards In The Workplace
- Advocate For Consumer Matters In Production Plants
- Detect Microorganisms
- Inspect Silo Systems
- Effects Of Pesticides In Food Raw Materials
- Carry Out Training In Environmental Matters
- Develop Standard Operating Procedures In The Food Chain
- Manage Communications With Food Industry Governmental Bodies
- Assess Nutritional Characteristics Of Food
- Participate In The Development Of New Food Products
- Analyse Production Processes For Improvement
- Coordinate Launches Of New Food Products
- Collect Briefing Regarding Products
- Ensure Continuous Preparedness For Audits
- Follow Laboratory Manuals
- Assess Ergonomics Of The Workplace
- Manage Packaging Development Cycle From Concept To Launch
- Monitor Packaging Operations
- Keep Up-To-Date With Regulations
- Mitigate Waste Of Resources
- Monitor Ingredient Storage
- Ensure Quality Of Final Product
- Check Quality Of Products On The Production Line
- Research New Food Ingredients
- Assess Food Samples
- Fermentation Processes Of Beverages
- Develop New Food Products
- Apply Control Process Statistical Methods
- Manage Environmental Management System
- Assess Shelf Life Of Food Products
- Adapt Production Levels
- Perform Chemical Experiments
- Analyse Trends In The Food And Beverage Industries
- Adjust Production Schedule
- Participate As Observer In Different Types Of Audits In The Food Sector
- Manage Scale-Up Experiments For Manufacturing Of Products
- Ensure Correct Goods Labelling
- Food Homogenisation
- Impart Training On General Quality Management Supervision
- Food Safety Standards
- Create New Recipes
- Select Adequate Packaging For Food Products
Alternative Names
- Food Technology Expert
- Food Tech Specialist
- Food Tech Expert
- Food Technology Specialist
