Hard Skills
AdvancedRoasting Profile ManagementThe ability to adjust temperature, duration, and airflow within roasting machinery to develop specific flavor profiles for different cocoa origins.
IntermediateSensory EvaluationUtilizing taste, smell, and visual cues to determine the degree of roast and identify potential defects such as burnt or under-developed beans.
IntermediateHACCP and Food Safety ComplianceKnowledge and application of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points to ensure the roasting environment remains sterile and safe for food consumption.
IntermediateMachine Troubleshooting and MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance and identifying mechanical or electrical malfunctions in industrial roasters and conveyors.
FoundationalData Logging and TraceabilityAccurately recording roast parameters, lot numbers, and environmental conditions for quality control documentation.