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prepared meat operator
ESCO occupation · 41 essential, 24 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
maintain cutting equipment
tend meat packaging machine
maintain inventory of meat products
operate meat processing equipment
execute chilling processes to food products
adhere to organisational guidelines
inspect raw materials for muscle food processing
apply HACCP
monitor temperature in manufacturing process of food and beverages
follow hygienic procedures during food processing
animal anatomy for food production
typology of meat parts
prepare meat for sale
process livestock organs
produce meat-based jelly preparations
be at ease in unsafe environments
apply GMP
lift heavy weights
tend meat processing production machines
documentation concerning meat production
cope with blood
operate weighing machine
handle knives for meat processing activities
cultural practices regarding animal parts sorting
handle meat processing equipment in cooling rooms
grind meat
manufacture ingredients
weigh materials
measure precise food processing operations
legislation about animal origin products
tolerate strong smells
food storage
ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
use mechanically separated meat
apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
apply preservation treatments
prepare specialised meat products
select adequate ingredients
trace meat products
mark differences in colours
manage packaging material
Optional & specialised skills
apply flame handling regulations
manage challenging work conditions during food processing operations
liaise with colleagues
operate metal contaminants detector
adapt efficient food processing practices
food dehydration processes
examine production samples
work in cold environments
liaise with managers
blend food ingredients
provide first aid
dispose food waste
pathogenic microorganisms in food
consider economic criteria in decision making
use cutting equipment
work in a food processing team
act reliably
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
label samples
food canning production line
ensure sanitation
health, safety and hygiene legislation
operate a heat treatment process
have computer literacy
Other matches: meat preparations operator · chilling operator · wholesale merchant in meat and meat products · meat and meat products distribution manager · import export specialist in meat and meat products
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are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.