Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7515
Master coffee roaster
Master 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 for commercial purposes.
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Rate 5 of the 22 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.
operate a heat treatment process
perform sensory evaluation of food products
apply different roasting methods
examine green coffee beans
apply HACCP
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (22)
types of coffee beanstypes of coffee beansMost known coffee types, Arabica and Robusta, and the cultivars under each one of those types.coffee grinding levelscoffee grinding levelsThe known levels are coarse grind, medium grind, medium/fine grind, fine grind, super fine grind, and turkish grind. Indication of machinery to achieve product specification.colour ranges of roastingcolour ranges of roastingDifferent colour codes and ranges, usually depicted in colour charts, to define their roast color levels.roasting coffeeroasting coffeeCraft and science of roasting coffee.coffee characteristicscoffee characteristicsThe origins and types of coffee and the processes of coffee preparation, production and trade.operate a heat treatment processoperate a heat treatment processApply heat treatment aimed at preparing and preserving half-finished or finished food products.perform sensory evaluation of food productsperform sensory evaluation of food productsEvaluate 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.apply different roasting methodsapply different roasting methodsEmploy different methods to roast cocoa beans, such as oven roasting, air roasting, drum roasting, coffee roaster, and hot air gun. Use the different methods according to the production requirements, ...ensure public safety and securityensure public safety and securityImplement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.examine green coffee beansexamine green coffee beansExamine green coffee beans ensuring that they are all approximately the same colour, shape and size.apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).evaluate coffee characteristicsevaluate coffee characteristicsAnalyse and evaluate coffee taste sensations including the coffee’s body, aroma, acidity, bitterness, sweetness, and finish.monitor roastingmonitor roastingMonitor the roasting of coffee beans and grains for proper degree of roasting to produce the desired flavours and colours.apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).create new recipescreate new recipesCombine innovative and creative ideas to come up with new recipes and preparations to extend the product of range of a company. Make modifications to recipes in order to enhance taste, reach productiv...mitigate waste of resourcesmitigate waste of resourcesEvaluate and identify opportunities to use resources more efficiently with continuously striving to reduce waste of utilities.match coffee grind to coffee typematch coffee grind to coffee typeUsing different coffee grinding procedures and preparation methods.prepare hot drinksprepare hot drinksMake hot drinks by brewing coffee and tea and adequately preparing other hot beverages.maintain industrial ovensmaintain industrial ovensMaintaining industrial ovens in order to ensure effective and correct operation.handle flammable substanceshandle flammable substancesManage flammable substances to roasting operations and ensure that safety measures are in place.grade coffee beansgrade coffee beansGrade coffee beans based on their characteristics, defects, size, colour, moisture content, taste, acidity, body, or aroma.
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mill operationsmill operationsDetails of milling operations related to grind size, particle size distribution, heat evolution. Milling processes for different cereals and grains.food and beverage industryfood and beverage industryThe respective industry and the processes involved in the food and beverage industry, such as raw material selection, processing, packaging, and storage.perform coffee tastingsperform coffee tastingsPerform coffee tastings and coffee demonstrations whether for improving the product in the production process or for showcasing the final product. Taste coffee to objectively evaluate its quality.conduct extensive international travelconduct extensive international travelConducting extensive travelling around the world to performing business related tasks.apply foreign language for international tradeapply foreign language for international tradeCommunicate in foreign languages to facilitate international trade operations such as the importation of food and beverages.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...educate customers on coffee varietieseducate customers on coffee varietiesInstruct customers about origins, characteristics, differences in flavours and blends of coffee products.identify market nichesidentify market nichesAnalyse the composition of the markets, segment these into groups, and highlight the opportunities that each one of these niches represent in terms of new products.assess quality characteristics of food productsassess quality characteristics of food productsAssess 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 p...have computer literacyhave computer literacyUtilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.manage kiln ventilationmanage kiln ventilationManaging a product specific and energy efficient kiln ventilation.control of expensescontrol of expensesMonitor and maintain effective cost controls, in regards to efficiencies, waste, overtime and staffing. Assessing excesses and strives for efficiency and productivity.perform services in a flexible mannerperform services in a flexible mannerAdapt service approach when circumstances change.liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a master coffee roaster do?
Master 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 for commercial purposes.
What skills does a master coffee roaster need?
A master coffee roaster needs 22 essential skills, including types of coffee beans, coffee grinding levels, colour ranges of roasting, roasting coffee, coffee characteristics.
Will AI replace master coffee roaster jobs?
The AI disruption score for master coffee roaster is 35/100 (moderate risk). Skills most exposed to automation: control of expenses, colour ranges of roasting, prepare hot drinks. Most resilient: types of coffee beans, liaise with colleagues, perform services in a flexible manner.
AI Replacement Risk
35/ 100
Moderate Risk
Low riskHigh risk
Quick Facts
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills22
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