Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
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butcher
ESCO occupation · 36 essential, 31 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
measure precise food processing operations
operate meat processing equipment
split animal carcasses
grind meat
tend meat processing production machines
apply GMP
mark differences in colours
follow an environmental friendly policy while processing food
provide first aid
ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
consider economic criteria in decision making
trace meat products
process customer orders
monitor stock level
ensure sanitation
maintain food specifications
work in a food processing team
food storage
prepare meat for sale
handle knives for meat processing activities
work in cold environments
legislation about animal origin products
apply preservation treatments
process livestock organs
use a computer
monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
cultural practices regarding animal parts sorting
tend meat packaging machine
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
cope with blood
apply HACCP
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
tolerate strong smells
warm blooded animal organs
prepare specialised meat products
animal anatomy for food production
Optional & specialised skills
adapt efficient food processing practices
operate metal contaminants detector
manage budgets
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
liaise with colleagues
negotiate improvement with suppliers
operate weighing machine
manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations
work according to recipe
care for food aesthetic
produce meat-based jelly preparations
control of expenses
select adequate ingredients
handle glassware
negotiate terms with suppliers
analyse characteristics of food products at reception
implement sales strategies
lift heavy weights
act reliably
carry out end of day accounts
implement marketing strategies
execute chilling processes to food products
hire new personnel
have computer literacy
handle customer complaints
liaise with managers
keep inventory of goods in production
food allergies
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
inspect raw materials for muscle food processing
dispose food waste
Other matches: kosher butcher · halal butcher · meat and meat products shop manager · meat and meat products specialised seller
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.