Is being a food roasting or baking machine operator a good fit for you?
Runs ovens, roasters and dryers that cook or dry food. Watches the controls so the food comes out right.
What the work involves
- Looks at, feels and tastes products during and after cooking to check quality.
- Sets temperature and time controls, lights ovens and burners, and starts the machinery.
- Watches temperature, humidity and pressure gauges and adjusts controls to keep conditions right.
- Watches materials move and listens for jams or spills, telling supervisors if fixes fail.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
How much training it needs
Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
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