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name: liquor-grinding-mill-operator
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'liquor grinding mill operator' (also: cocoa mass milling operator, cocoa grinding mill operator). Use when the user asks for typical liquor grinding mill operator work such as: typical liquor grinding mill operator responsibilities"
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# Liquor Grinding Mill Operator

Liquor grinding mill operators run mills that grind cracked cocoa beans or nibs of cocoa bean paste as to obtain liquid chocolate of specified consistency. They operate hoppers by sliding their gates to release cocoa nibs which then go through grinding stones.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- analyse milled cocoa density
- apply GMP
- apply HACCP
- apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
- cacao beans varieties
- carry out checks of production plant equipment
- ensure public safety and security
- monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
- mould chocolate
- pre-grind nibs of cocoa
- screen cocoa beans
- separate by-products of pressed cocoa
- tend grinding mill machine
- types of chocolate

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e0c5e005-6303-4d5a-9125-a7f86ed1c4df), O*NET 30.3 (51-9021.00, manual nearest match). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*