Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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food technician
ESCO occupation · 24 essential, 45 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
food and beverage industry
apply GMP
clean food and beverage machinery
schedule regular machine maintenance
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
set up equipment for food production
food preservation
pathogenic microorganisms in food
food product ingredients
monitor the production line
prepare visual data
processes of foods and beverages manufacturing
monitor ingredient storage
manage all process engineering activities
monitor freezing processes
ensure public safety and security
functional properties of foods
quality assurance methodologies
apply HACCP
write work-related reports
manage delivery of raw materials
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
manage packaging material
carry out checks of production plant equipment
Optional & specialised skills
be at ease in unsafe environments
analyse work-related written reports
fermentation processes of beverages
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
laboratory-based sciences
analyse production processes for improvement
food legislation
investigate customer complaints
read engineering drawings
food safety principles
apply food technology principles
perform quality audits
keep inventory of goods in production
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
mitigate waste of resources
adjust production schedule
combination of textures
cleaning of reusable packaging
check the quality of raw materials at reception
follow-up lab results
calibrate laboratory equipment
monitor developments used for food industry
manage resources in food manufacturing
apply control process statistical methods
operate automated process control
administer ingredients in food production
ensure full functioning of food plant machinery
evaluate ingredient documentation from suppliers
assist in the development of standard operating procedures in the food chain
monitor processing conditions
monitor coating specifications
ensure quality of final product
manage corrective actions
legislation about animal origin products
develop new food products
select adequate packaging for food products
food materials
check quality of products on the production line
fermentation processes of food
analyse packaging requirements
participate in the development of new food products
food canning production line
plan shifts of employees
combination of flavours
perform food risk analysis
Other matches: food biotechnologist · food safety specialist · biology technician · dairy processing technician · botanical technician
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.