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Career Guidance Skills information skills S2.8 - monitoring, inspecting and testing S2.8.1 - monitoring, inspecting and testing equipment, systems and products Assess quality characteristics of food products
Description
Assess quality characteristics of food products in terms of the main properties (e.g. physical, sensorial, chemical, technological, etc.) for raw materials, half-finished products, as well as finish products.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 6 occupations
- Optional in 6 occupations
- Total: 12 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- Hydrogenation machine operatorHydrogenation machine operators control equipment to process base oils for manufacture of margarine and shortening products. Other titles The following job titles also refer to hyd…
- Blending plant operatorBlending plant operators control equipment to weigh and mix vegetable oils used in products such as salad oil and margarines. They tend pump oils to perform the blending according……
- Food analystFood analysts perform standardised tests to determine the chemical, physical, or microbiological features of products for human consumption. Other titles The following job titles a…
- ClarifierClarifiers operate equipment to remove sediments and moisture from oleo and oils. They heat clarifying tank with steam and strainers for the clarification process. They remove fore…
- Fat-purification workerFat-purification workers operate acidulation tanks and equipment that help with the separation of undesirable components from oils. Other titles The following job titles also refer…
- Food graderFood graders inspect, sort and grade food products. They grade food products according to sensory criteria or with the help of machinery. They determine the product's use by gradin…
Optional for
- Coffee grinderCoffee grinders operate grinding machines to grind coffee beans to specified fineness. Other titles The following job titles also refer to coffee grinder: grinding machine attendan…
- Food technologistA Food Technologist is a science-based professional responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, nutritional value, and taste of food products. They are involved in the research, …
- Food safety inspectorFood safety inspectors carry out inspections in food processing environments from a food safety standpoint. They are part of official control bodies who check and control food prod…
- Sensory scientistSensory scientists carry out sensory analysis in order to compose or improve flavours and fragrances for the food, beverage and cosmetics industry. They base their flavour and frag…
- Master coffee roasterMaster coffee roasters design new coffee styles and ensure the quality of blends and recipes pragmatically. They write blending formulas to guide workers who prepare coffee blends …
- Germination operatorGermination operators tend steeping and germination vessels where barley is germinated to produce malt. Other titles The following job titles also refer to germination operator: br…
Related skills
- Types of barley
- Apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
- Apply HACCP
- Apply GMP
- Label samples
- Liaise with managers
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
- Liaise with colleagues
- Follow hygienic procedures during food processing
- Analyse samples of food and beverages
- Be at ease in unsafe environments
- Food legislation
- Collect samples for analysis
Last updated on February 19, 2026
