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