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