Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
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Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
private chef
ESCO occupation · 21 essential, 25 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
cook fish
satisfy customers
cook vegetable products
food storage
store kitchen supplies
prepare desserts
execute chilling processes to food products
cook meat dishes
handle kitchen equipment according to the requirements
use food preparation techniques
prepare bakery products
communicate with customers
cook sauce products
cook dairy products
comply with food safety and hygiene
use reheating techniques
store raw food materials
use cooking techniques
use food cutting tools
cook seafood
cook pastry products
Optional & specialised skills
operate kneading of food products
train employees
blend food ingredients
prepare salad dressings
dispose food waste
provide food and beverages
prepare dietary meals
prepare sandwiches
compile cooking recipes
buy groceries
ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
food allergies
clean surfaces
composition of diets
arrange special events
manage staff
plan menus
give instructions to staff
ensure regular maintenance of kitchen equipment
operate mixing of food products
prepare pizza
prepare pasta
assess nutritional characteristics of food
serve food in table service
create decorative food displays
Other matches: chef · head chef · head pastry chef · grill cook · pizzaiolo
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.