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Coffee Processing Technician

Industries: Hotel, Catering and Tourism

Descriptions & Duties

  • Coffee Processing Technician
    A professional who operates equipment to process coffee cherries into green coffee beans, roasted beans, and other coffee products or by-products.

    Key Responsibilities:
    1. Operate fermentation, sorting, and hulling equipment to process coffee cherries into graded green beans.
    2. Use roasting and grinding machines to produce roasted beans and other coffee products.
    3. Evaluate green bean quality through sensory and instrumental analysis, providing feedback on processing methods.
    4. Assess roasted bean quality via sensory/instrumental tests, optimizing roasting techniques.
    5. Operate packaging systems (canning, bagging, liquid filling) for coffee products.
    6. Recycle and repurpose coffee by-products (e.g., cascara for teas).
    7. Maintain proper storage of raw materials and finished products.
    8. Provide technical guidance on coffee cultivation, processing, and production.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Coffee Processing Equipment Operation and Maintenance

Proficiency in operating and maintaining specialised coffee processing machinery including fermenters, sorting equipment, hullers, roasters, grinders, and packaging systems to ensure efficient and consistent production of green beans, roasted beans, and finished coffee products.

Coffee Quality Evaluation and Sensory Analysis

The ability to assess the quality of green and roasted coffee beans through sensory evaluation (aroma, flavor, body) and instrumental analysis, identifying defects, grading beans, and using findings to optimize processing and roasting techniques.

Food Safety and Hygiene Management in Coffee Production

Expertise in implementing and adhering to strict food safety protocols, hygiene standards, and storage conditions throughout the coffee processing chain to prevent contamination and ensure product safety and quality.

Related Education & Training

Degree or above

Higher Diploma

Diploma

Reference

  • Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People’s Republic of China (2025)