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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

food service worker

Food service workers prepare food and serve customers.

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Description

Food service workers prepare food and serve customers. They prepare simple dishes to be used in places that serve food, such as restaurants, cafeterias, hotels, hospitals and ensure that kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
food legislationfood allergiesfood authentication techniquesfoodborne diseasesfood preservation
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
use different communication channelsclean kitchen equipmentfollow procedures to control substances hazardous to healthfollow hygienic procedures during food processingstore raw food materialsmaintain food specificationscomply with food safety and hygiene
OPTIONALOptional competences
apply company policiesliaise with colleaguesimprovise to occuring food processing situationsprepare meals for flights

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

16 total
12 essential · 4 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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