Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
butcher
ESCO occupation · 36 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
follow an environmental friendly policy while processing food
consider economic criteria in decision making
split animal carcasses
animal anatomy for food production
prepare meat for sale
work in cold environments
trace meat products
monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
grind meat
mark differences in colours
cultural practices regarding animal parts sorting
legislation about animal origin products
food storage
tend meat packaging machine
operate meat processing equipment
work in a food processing team
use a computer
provide first aid
maintain food specifications
tolerate strong smells
apply GMP
measure precise food processing operations
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
apply preservation treatments
handle knives for meat processing activities
monitor stock level
warm blooded animal organs
tend meat processing production machines
process customer orders
apply HACCP
process livestock organs
cope with blood
ensure sanitation
prepare specialised meat products
ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
Optional & specialised skills
liaise with managers
operate weighing machine
implement marketing strategies
act reliably
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
operate metal contaminants detector
manage budgets
manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations
keep inventory of goods in production
analyse characteristics of food products at reception
liaise with colleagues
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
select adequate ingredients
handle glassware
have computer literacy
implement sales strategies
control of expenses
lift heavy weights
care for food aesthetic
negotiate terms with suppliers
handle customer complaints
carry out end of day accounts
inspect raw materials for muscle food processing
negotiate improvement with suppliers
hire new personnel
execute chilling processes to food products
adapt efficient food processing practices
work according to recipe
dispose food waste
produce meat-based jelly preparations
food allergies
Other matches: kosher butcher · halal butcher · meat and meat products shop manager · meat and meat products specialised seller
Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.