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Career Guidance Skills handling and moving S6.7 - using hand tools S6.7.1 - cutting materials and drilling holes Use food cutting tools
Description
Trim, peel and slice products with knives, paring or food cutting tools or equipment according to guidelines.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 13 occupations
- Optional in 3 occupations
- Total: 16 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 5 (Service and sales workers)
Essential for
- ChefChefs are culinary professionals with a flair for creativity and innovation to provide a unique gastronomic experience. Includes banqueting chef.Includes people performing training…
- Fish trimmerFish trimmers cut off fish heads and remove organs from the body for fish and seafood production. They remove organs by scraping and washing, cut out areas presenting defects,…
- Fish canning operatorFish canning operators brine, cook and package fish. They sterilise fish canning lines and introduce fishes in tanks once heads and visceras have been removed from the body. T…
- Fish production operatorFish production operators regulate and supervise fish product manufacturing facilities. They keep stock of all required ingredients and equipment for mass manufacturing. They also …
- Pastry chefPastry chefs are responsible for preparing, cooking and presenting desserts, sweet products and bakery products. They can work in a variety of food industries and will usually be a…
- CookCooks prepare meals and food items according to recipes created by the company or establishment by which they are employed. They perform all duties necessary to ensure that a…
- Diet cookDiet cooks prepare and present meals according to special dietary or nutrition needs. Duties The duties of a diet cook include, but are not limited to: Preparing food items…
- PizzaioloPizzaiolos are responsible for preparing and cooking pizzas. Duties A pizzaiolo typically does the following: Ensures cooking stations are sanitized and prepped with necessary tool…
- Private chefPrivate chefs comply with food and sanitation rules to prepare meals for their employers. They take into consideration the employer's intolerances to specific ingredients or their …
- Fish cookFish cooks are responsible for the cooking, garnishing and sauce making for the fish courses with the exception of deep fried fish and grilled fish, done by the grill…
- Grill cookGrill cooks prepare and present meat, vegetables and fish using grill equipment such as grills and rotisseries. Duties The duties of a grill cook include, but are not limited…
- Fish preparation operatorFish preparation operators realize the preparation of fish and shellfish according to hygiene, food safety and trade regulations. They carry out fish processing operations, and als…
- Kitchen assistantKitchen assistants perform all cleaning, washing, and preparation duties required in kitchens. They assist cooks and kitchen supervisors with all tasks necessary to ensure that kit…
Optional for
- Head pastry chefHead pastry chefs manage pastry staff and ensure the preparation, cooking and presentation of desserts, sweet products and pastry products. Duties The duties of a head p…
- Waiter/waitressWaiters/waitresses supply guests with food and drinks as requested. Waiters/waitresses usually work in restaurants, bars and hotels. This involves the preparation of tables, servin…
- Kitchen porterKitchen porters wash dirty dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment, assist chefs or cooks with basic food preparation and ensure that kitchens are clean and orderly. They are…
Related skills
- Comply with food safety and hygiene
- Handover the food preparation area
- Store raw food materials
- Ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
- Execute chilling processes to food products
- Use food preparation techniques
- Maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
- Work in a hospitality team
- Maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- Use cooking techniques
- Plan menus
- Train employees
Last updated on February 19, 2026
