Food Grader Food, Wood & Garment Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Food Grader Do?
Food 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 grading them into the appropriate classes and discarding damaged or expired foods. Food graders measure and weigh the products and report their findings so the food can be further processed.
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Where Do I Start?
Food Preservation
Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.
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Skills You Need to Become a Food Grader
Essential Skills
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EssentialFood Preservation knowledge
Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.
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EssentialFood Storage knowledge
The proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.
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EssentialRisks Associated To Physical, Chemical, Biological Hazards In Food And Beverages knowledge
Interpretation of laboratory tests for parameters affecting food safety taking into account risks associated with physical, chemical, and biological hazards in food and beverages.
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EssentialFood Safety Standards knowledge
Food safety standards (i.e. ISO 22000) developed by the recognised organisations for Standardization dealing with food safety. For example, the ISO 22000 international standard specifies the requirements for an effective …
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EssentialFood Safety Principles knowledge
Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.
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EssentialFood Legislation knowledge
Legislation related to the food and feed industry including food manufacturing, hygiene, safety, raw materials, additives, GMOs, labelling, environmental and trade regulations.
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EssentialFunctional Properties Of Foods knowledge
Structure, quality, nutritional value and/or acceptability of a food product. A food functional property is determined by physical, chemical and/or organoleptic properties of a food. Examples of a functional property …
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EssentialFood Science knowledge
The study of the physical, biological, and chemical makeup of food and the scientific concepts underlying food processing and nutrition.
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EssentialFood And Beverage Industry knowledge
The respective industry and the processes involved in the food and beverage industry, such as raw material selection, processing, packaging, and storage.
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EssentialFood Materials knowledge
Quality and range of raw materials, half finished products and end products of a specific food sector.
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EssentialLegislation About Animal Origin Products knowledge
The applicable legal rules on temperature, waste materials, traceability, labelling, trading, and the transport of animal origin products.
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EssentialProcesses Of Foods And Beverages Manufacturing knowledge
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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EssentialQuality Assurance Methodologies knowledge
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
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EssentialFood Product Ingredients knowledge
Technical features of the formulation of ingredients for food products.
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EssentialApply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages skill
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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EssentialAssess Quality Characteristics Of Food Products skill
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.
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EssentialEnsure Correct Goods Labelling skill
Ensure that goods are labeled with all necessary labeling information (e.g. legal, technological, hazardous and others) regarding the product. Ensure that labels respects the legal requirements and adhere to regulations.
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EssentialKeep Up-to-date With Regulations skill
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulations and apply this knowledge in specific sectors.
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EssentialPerform Quality Audits skill
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EssentialPerform Sensory Evaluation skill
Evaluate the quality of a given type of food or beverage based on its appearance, smell, taste, aroma, and others. Suggest possible improvements and comparisons with other products.
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EssentialPrepare Visual Data skill
Prepare charts and graphs in order to present data in a visual manner.
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EssentialStore Raw Food Materials skill
Keep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.
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EssentialWork In A Food Processing Team skill
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food and beverages industry.
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EssentialWork Independently In Service Of A Food Production Process skill
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EssentialAssess Nutritional Characteristics Of Food skill
Assess nutritional characteristics of food for human consumption for a better healthy diet.
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EssentialGrade Foods skill
Sort and grade food products according to sensory criteria such as size, weight or appearance by hand or with the help of machines. Grade the foods into appropriate classes to …
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EssentialManage Time In Food Processing Operations skill
Assure a correct management of time and resources using appropriate planning methods.
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EssentialPerform Food Risk Analysis skill
Perform food risks analysis for food safety assurance.
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EssentialPerform Food Safety Checks skill
Carry out food safety checks in order to assure compliance with requirements, regulations, and other good food manufacturing practices.
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OptionalAnalyse Samples Of Food And Beverages skill
Examine if food or beverages are safe for human consumption. Verify the right levels of key ingredients and the correctness of the label declarations and the levels of nutrients present. …
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OptionalApply Scientific Methods skill
Apply scientific methods and techniques to investigate phenomena, by acquiring new knowledge or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
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OptionalDevelop Standard Operating Procedures In The Food Chain skill
Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) in the food chain based on the production feedback. Understand current operating procedures and identify best techniques. Develop new procedures and update existing ones.
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OptionalExert Quality Control To Processing Food skill
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
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OptionalFollow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing skill
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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OptionalIdentify Hazards In The Workplace skill
Perform safety audits and inspections on workplaces and workplace equipment. Ensure that they meet safety regulations and identify hazards and risks.
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OptionalMeasure Precise Food Processing Operations skill
Carry out accurately measured assignments with suitable tools and equipment in the process of producing food and beverages.
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OptionalPerform Detailed Food Processing Operations skill
Perform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.
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OptionalWrite Work-related Reports skill
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …
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OptionalAdvise Food Processing Professionals skill
Give advice and instruct employees active in the food processing industry about the most efficient and correct methods used in the production of food and beverages.
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OptionalAdvise On Food Preservation skill
Advise on ingredients, processes, and technologies that allow the preservation of food until it gets to the consumer.
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OptionalHandle Communications In The Food Processing Industry skill
Interact with food processing professionals to obtain correct information about their work and actions.
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OptionalKeep Up With Innovations In Food Manufacturing skill
Latest innovative products and technologies to process, preserve, package and improve food products.
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OptionalProvide Food Labelling Expertise skill
Provides food labelling expertise in the collaboration with government, company divisions, and other stakeholders on compliance related questions regarding products and labels.
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