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
kitchen assistant
ESCO occupation · 19 essential, 11 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
work according to recipe
clean surfaces
use food cutting tools
dispose waste
maintain customer service
monitor stock level
handle chemical cleaning agents
clean kitchen equipment
store kitchen supplies
ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
work in a hospitality team
carry out stock rotation
comply with standard portion sizes
monitor kitchen supplies
handover the food preparation area
comply with food safety and hygiene
use food preparation techniques
receive kitchen supplies
maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Optional & specialised skills
maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
prepare bakery products
prepare dairy products for use in a dish
check deliveries on receipt
prepare meat products for use in a dish
prepare vegetable products for use in a dish
cook vegetable products
prepare sandwiches
prepare saucier products for use in a dish
report on possible hazards
prepare egg 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.