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Food Technologist
Food technologists develop new, and improve existing, food
products and set standards for producing, packaging and
marketing food.
Food technologists may perform the following tasks:
- make sure that hygienic conditions, storage and
procedures are maintained during the processing and
packaging of food
- test both raw ingredients and processed food for
nutritional value and microbiological quality, and check
foods for colour, taste and flavour
- develop new products and devise the techniques needed to
produce these foods
- supervise cleaning and maintenance of machinery used in
food processing
- compare products with those of other brands and
participate in surveys which provide information to
management about new products
- supervise the transportation of foodstuffs such as
fruit, vegetables and milk, and inspect for spoilage
- develop quality control procedures for the manufacture
of products in plants or factories
- analyse results and experimental data
- supervise and coordinate the work of technicians.
Food technologists may be required to wear protective
clothing.
Food technologists may specialise in fields such as meat
and dairy products or seafood. They may also work in areas
such as marketing and management, production supervision,
quality control, or research and development.
Required Skills - Food Technologist
- enjoy scientific activities
- initiative
- aptitude for science and technology
- able to work as part of a team
- observation skills
- a high level of accuracy
- good physical health
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