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The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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meat preparations operator
ESCO occupation · 36 essential, 21 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
operate meat processing equipment
apply GMP
execute chilling processes to food products
handle knives for meat processing activities
be at ease in unsafe environments
lift heavy weights
operate weighing machine
typology of meat parts
tend meat packaging machine
prepare meat for sale
maintain food specifications
mark differences in colours
tend meat processing production machines
maintain cutting equipment
trace meat products
animal anatomy for food production
cope with blood
ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
process livestock organs
handle meat processing equipment in cooling rooms
manage packaging material
adhere to organisational guidelines
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
ensure sanitation
administer ingredients in food production
weigh parts of animal carcasses
apply HACCP
prepare specialised meat products
grind meat
food storage
tolerate strong smells
select adequate ingredients
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
inspect raw materials for muscle food processing
clean food and beverage machinery
monitor freezing processes
Optional & specialised skills
monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
legislation about animal origin products
act reliably
liaise with colleagues
manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations
consider economic criteria in decision making
label samples
health, safety and hygiene legislation
have computer literacy
work in a food processing team
cultural practices regarding animal parts sorting
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
keep machines oiled for steady functioning
dispose food waste
administer lactic ferment cultures to manufacturing products
adapt efficient food processing practices
liaise with managers
provide first aid
pathogenic microorganisms in food
operate metal contaminants detector
work in cold environments
Other matches: prepared meat operator · wholesale merchant in meat and meat products · meat and meat products distribution manager · import export specialist in meat and meat products · kosher butcher
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.