Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
kitchen assistant
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 11 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
clean surfaces
handover the food preparation area
dispose waste
work according to recipe
ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
store kitchen supplies
monitor stock level
maintain customer service
comply with food safety and hygiene
maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
use food preparation techniques
comply with standard portion sizes
carry out stock rotation
work in a hospitality team
use food cutting tools
clean kitchen equipment
handle chemical cleaning agents
receive kitchen supplies
monitor kitchen supplies
Optional & specialised skills
check deliveries on receipt
prepare egg products for use in a dish
prepare saucier products for use in a dish
prepare sandwiches
maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
report on possible hazards
prepare dairy products for use in a dish
prepare bakery products
prepare vegetable products for use in a dish
cook vegetable products
prepare meat products for use in a dish
Other matches: airline food service worker · kitchen unit installer · kitchen porter · head chef · kitchen and bathroom shop manager
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.