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Career Guidance Knowledge services K102 - hygiene and occupational health services K1022 - occupational health and safety Food safety principles
Description
Scientific background of food safety which includes preparation, handling, and storage of food to minimise the risk of foodborne illness and other health hazards.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 19 occupations
- Optional in 9 occupations
- Total: 28 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 8 (Plant and machine operators, and assemblers)
Essential for
- Sauce production operatorSauce production operators process, produce and manufacture sauces made from fruits, vegetables, oils and vinegars. They operate machinery and equipment for activities such as mixi…
- BakerBakers make a wide range of breads, pastries, and other baked goods. They follow all the processes from receipt and storage of raw materials, preparation of raw materials for …
- Food analystFood analysts perform standardised tests to determine the chemical, physical, or microbiological features of products for human consumption. Other titles The following job titles a…
- ChocolatierChocolatiers make confectionery products with chocolate. They perform activities such as examination, feeling, and tasting of ground chocolate paste. Such analysis leads them to as…
- Starch converting operatorStarch converting operators control converters to change starch into glucose or corn syrup. After processing, they test products to verify their purity. Other titles The following …
- Dairy products makerDairy products makers artisanally process raw milk to make dairy products such as butter, cheese, cream and milk. Other titles The following job titles also refer to dairy products…
- Food technologistA Food Technologist is a science-based professional responsible for ensuring the safety, quality, nutritional value, and taste of food products. They are involved in the research, …
- Blanching operatorBlanching operators remove outer coverings or skins from almonds and nuts in general. They cut leaves and impurities of raw material and control the flow of nuts, seeds, and/or…
- Food safety inspectorFood safety inspectors carry out inspections in food processing environments from a food safety standpoint. They are part of official control bodies who check and control food prod…
- Dryer attendantDryer attendants tend rotary dryers to remove moisture from raw materials or food products in transformation. They observe instruments to verify dryer temperature and regulate stea…
- Milk reception operatorMilk reception operators use devices that ensure the correct qualitative and quantitative reception of the raw milk. They perform initial cleaning operations, storage and distribut…
- Dairy products manufacturing workerDairy products manufacturing workers set up, operate and tend equipment to process milk, cheese, ice cream and other dairy products. Working conditions Dairy production plants are …
- Dairy processing technicianDairy processing technicians supervise and coordinate production processes, operations, and maintenance workers in milk, cheese, ice cream and/or other dairy production plants. The…
- Food graderFood graders inspect, sort and grade food products. They grade food products according to sensory criteria or with the help of machinery. They determine the product's use by gradin…
- Milk heat treatment process operatorMilk heat treatment process operators use equipments to perform different methods of pasteurisation and/or sterilisation to dairy liquid products. They operate equipment such as ra…
- Food regulatory advisorFood regulatory advisors are extra-judicial or judiciary technical experts. They ensure food industry practices comply with regulatory norms. They perform audits, make diagnoses, a…
- Food production operatorFood production operators supply and perform one or more tasks in different stages of the food production process. They perform manufacturing operations and processes to foods and …
- Flour purifier operatorFlour purifier operators tend machines to blend and sift flour. They tend screw conveyors to transport flour for blending and purification processes. They operate separators to sie…
- Bulk fillerBulk fillers perform dumping of food products into barrels, tubs, or containers together with prescribed amounts of preservatives, such as salt, sugar, brine, syrup, or vinegar for…
Optional for
- Horticulture workerHorticulture workers carry out practical activities and assist in nurseries or greenhouses for the production of horticultural crops. Duties The duties of a horticulture worker inc…
- Pasta makerPasta makers prepare fresh pasta, fillings, and other types of pasta following specific recipes and processes. Other titles The following job titles also refer to pasta maker: past…
- Fruit production team leaderFruit production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of fruit crops and participate in the produ…
- Agricultural inspectorAgricultural inspectors monitor agricultural operations in farms and other agricultural facilities. They inspect activities such as health and safety measures, costs and production…
- Horticulture production team leaderHorticulture production team leaders are responsible for leading and working with a team. They organise daily work schedules for the production of horticulture crops and participat…
- Food technicianFood technicians assist food technologists in developing processes for manufacturing foodstuffs and related products based on chemical, physical, and biological principles. Th…
- Horticulture production managerHorticultural production managers plan the production, manage the enterprise and participate in the production Other titles The following job titles also refer to horticulture prod…
- Raw material reception operatorRaw material reception operators operate and maintain tools and equipment to ensure that qualitative and quantitative requirements in the reception of the raw material are met. The…
- Pastry makerPastry makers create, decorate and present delectable desserts - cakes, pastries and pies - to customers in fine-dining restaurants, grocery stores and at weddings or anniversary p…
Related skills
- Apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
- Apply GMP
- Apply HACCP
- Follow hygienic procedures during food processing
- Label samples
- Follow production schedule
- Liaise with managers
- Liaise with colleagues
- Ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production
- Collect samples for analysis
- Follow written instructions
- Work in a food processing team
Last updated on February 18, 2026
