About this career
Chilling operators perform various processes and tend specific machines for manufacturing prepared meals and dishes. They apply chilling, sealing, and freezing methods to foodstuffs for non-immediate consumption.
Essential skills
administer ingredients in food production
apply GMP
apply HACCP
apply preservation treatments
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
carry out checks of production plant equipment
check quality of products on the production line
clean food and beverage machinery
collect samples for analysis
ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
ensure sanitation
execute chilling processes to food products
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
follow production schedule
label foodstuffs
maintain food specifications
manufacture prepared meals
monitor freezing processes
weigh materials
Required knowledge
food canning production line
food storage
manufacturing of different chilled prepared meals
Additional skills
adjust drying process to goods
apply food technology principles
care for food aesthetic
ensure correct goods labelling
keep inventory of goods in production
knead food products
operate mixing of food products
use new technologies in food manufacturing
prepared meals
Also known as
prepared meals operator