Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
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Electrician
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Graphic designer
industrial cook
ESCO occupation · 29 essential, 33 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
analyse trends in the food and beverage industries
apply HACCP
administer ingredients in food production
apply preservation treatments
apply flame handling regulations
keep inventory of goods in production
be at ease in unsafe environments
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
blend food ingredients
work according to recipe
maintain food specifications
maintain cutting equipment
bake goods
research new food ingredients
handle kitchen equipment according to the requirements
apply GMP
operate mixing of food products
select adequate ingredients
ensure sanitation
operate kneading of food products
collect samples for analysis
research new cooking methods
food storage
functional properties of foods
examine production samples
combination of textures
combination of flavours
food allergies
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
Optional & specialised skills
make artistic food creations
operate a heat treatment process
analyse characteristics of food products at reception
fermentation processes of food
cultural customs on food preparation
coat food products
monitor temperature in farinaceous processes
temperature scales
create new recipes
care for food aesthetic
develop new food products
apply food technology principles
perform sensory evaluation
food science
ingredient threats
food canning production line
execute chilling processes to food products
food homogenisation
dispose food waste
origin of dietary fats and oils
apply different dehydration processes of fruits and vegetables
label samples
produce meat-based jelly preparations
identify market niches
maintain industrial ovens
select adequate packaging for food products
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
check quality of products on the production line
participate in the development of new food products
identify nutritional properties of food
label foodstuffs
food and beverage industry
watch food product trends
Other matches: head chef · pizzaiolo · diet cook · cook · grill cook
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.