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prepared meat operator

Prepared meat operators process meat either by hand or using meat machines such as meat grinding, crushing or mixing machines.

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DESCRIPTION

Prepared meat operators process meat either by hand or using meat machines such as meat grinding, crushing or mixing machines. They perform preservation processes such as pasteurising, salting, drying, freeze-drying, fermenting and smoking. Prepared meat operators strive to keep meat free from germs and other health risks for a longer period than fresh meat.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain
use mechanically separated meat
maintain cutting equipment
OPTIONALOptional competences
label samples
dispose food waste
ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production

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Skills overview

65total
41 essential
24 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 41 essential competences across practical skill domains.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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