Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
food analyst
ESCO occupation · 35 essential, 30 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
prepare visual data
report test findings
food science
blend food ingredients
food toxicity
pursue excellence in the creation of food products
food safety principles
analyse samples of food and beverages
quality assurance methodologies
calibrate laboratory equipment
assess nutritional characteristics of food
keep food laboratory inventory
conduct food tests
measure pH
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
maintain laboratory equipment
laboratory-based sciences
ingredient threats
analyse characteristics of food products at reception
collect samples for analysis
set quality assurance objectives
preserve samples
attend to detail regarding food and beverages
perform physico-chemical analysis to food materials
food safety standards
apply HACCP
interpret data in food manufacturing
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
apply GMP
identify the factors causing changes in food during storage
assess quality characteristics of food products
pathogenic microorganisms in food
ensure public safety and security
keep up-to-date with regulations
follow laboratory manuals
Optional & specialised skills
analyse packaging requirements
develop standard operating procedures in the food chain
analyse trends in the food and beverage industries
assess shelf life of food products
investigate customer complaints
check quality of products on the production line
check bottles for packaging
perform sensory evaluation
write work-related reports
fermentation processes of food
monitor developments used for food industry
follow-up lab results
detect microorganisms
analyse work-related written reports
follow evaluation procedures of materials at reception
statistics
food products composition
perform food safety checks
participate in the development of new food products
food legislation
label samples
perform microbiological analysis in the food chain
mitigate waste of resources
develop new food products
apply scientific methods
assess environmental parameters at the workplace for food products
risks associated to physical, chemical, biological hazards in food and beverages
perform food risk analysis
food homogenisation
assess food samples
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.