Role of the Food Technolgy
FOOD TECHNOLOGY IN THE FOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY
Food Technology is an
applied science that involves the commercial
expertise fundamental
to the processing and storing of food safely. A Food
Technologist has an
integral role to play in all aspects of production, from
farm to the market,
such as quality testing, food safety, packing, marketing
and nutrition.
The Food Processing Industry
has become the largest manufacturing
sector throughout Australia.
It is fully supported by government labour
market initiatives and
is vigorously pursuing value added business
particularly in developing
markets through out Asia.
To enable the Food Processing
Industry to continue to grow and compete
successfully in highly
competitive markets, it requires more qualified people
with specific training
and skills in the discipline of Food Technology.
Food Technologists have the skills and qualifications to work in a variety of roles.
Possible positions include:
Analytical laboratories servicing the food processing industry.
Food manufacturers (production, quality assurance, food safety
planning, research & development)
Food research & development laboratories
Technical sales & marketing throughout the foods industry
Food technology training
Food Safety Planing and Training
Food Safety Auditing
Some food technologists
are eventually
employed in senior management
positions that may involve futher managemnt training.
Many food technologists
have
careers with multinational
companies allowing them to travel overseas and
gain a wealth of international
experience. Others are
successfully employed
in consultancy firms within the small business
sector and as private
consultants. While some others operate their own small
food manufacturung businesses
Types of functions
6) Technical Sales
7) Management