How do they match: Food Batchmakers

  • Food Batchmakers

  • Food Processing Operator
  • Food Processor
  • Food Production Worker
  • Food Technician

  • Set up and operate equipment that mixes or blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of food products. Includes candy makers and cheese makers.

  • Cool food product batches on slabs or in water-cooled kettles.
  • Follow recipes to produce food products of specified flavor, texture, clarity, bouquet, or color.
  • Formulate or modify recipes for specific kinds of food products.
  • Grade food products according to government regulations or according to type, color, bouquet, and moisture content.
  • Record production and test data for each food product batch, such as the ingredients used, temperature, test results, and time cycle.
  • Set up, operate, and tend equipment that cooks, mixes, blends, or processes ingredients in the manufacturing of food products, according to formulas or recipes.
  • Test food product samples for moisture content, acidity level, specific gravity, or butter-fat content, and continue processing until desired levels are reached.

  • Determine food production methods.
  • Evaluate quality of food ingredients or prepared foods.
  • Inspect food products.
  • Operate cooking, baking, or other food preparation equipment.
  • Sterilize food cooking or processing equipment.