As a Cacao Bean Roaster, you will need to master following:

• apply GMP
• apply different roasting methods
• apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
• check processing parameters
• chemical reactions of roasting cacao beans
• exert quality control to processing food
• handle flammable substances
• maintain industrial ovens
• maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
• manage kiln ventilation
• monitor roasting
• monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
• operate a heat treatment process
• operate industrial ovens
• roasted cacao beans
• screen cocoa beans
• taste cocoa beans
• tend fans for machines

More generally, a cacao bean roaster is also versed in:

• apply HACCP
• collect samples for analysis
• stand high temperatures
• temperature scales

It also helps to know the following:

• assess cocoa bean quality
• ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
• history of chocolate
• work in a food processing team
• work independently in service of a food production process
• act reliably
• follow hygienic procedures during food processing
• follow verbal instructions
• liaise with colleagues
• liaise with managers
• mark differences in colours