health, safety and hygiene legislation
The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.
Pizzaiolos are responsible for preparing and cooking pizzas.
Competences and skills
20 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Cross-sector
1 competenceEssential skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
10 competencesensure cleanliness of food preparation area
Guarantee the continuous cleanliness of kitchen preparation, production and storage areas according to hygiene, safety and health regulations.
handover the food preparation area
Leave the kitchen area in conditions which follow safe and secure procedures, so that it is ready for the next shift.
- Scope note
- Includes clearing up and putting working materials in their proper places.
operate brick oven
Use a brick oven used for baking, drying or heating at the right temperature.
plan menus
Organise menus taking into account the nature and style of the establishment, client feedback, cost and the seasonality of ingredients.
prepare pizza
Make pizza dough and topping ingredients like cheese, tomato sauce, vegetables and meat and decorate, bake and serve pizzas.
receive kitchen supplies
Accept the delivery of ordered kitchen supplies and make sure everything is included and in good condition.
use cooking techniques
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
use culinary finishing techniques
Apply culinary finishing techniques including garnishing, decorating, plating, glazing, presenting and portioning.
use food cutting tools
Trim, peel and slice products with knives, paring or food cutting tools or equipment according to guidelines.
use food preparation techniques
Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.
Cross-sector
3 competencescomply with food safety and hygiene
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
Preserve health, hygiene, safety and security in the workplace in accordance with relevant regulations.
store raw food materials
Keep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.
Optional skills and competences 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencescreate decorative food displays
Design decorative food displays by determining how food is presented in the most attractive way and realising food displays in order to maximise revenue.
maintain kitchen equipment at correct temperature
Keep the refrigeration and storage of kitchen equipment at the correct temperature.
store kitchen supplies
Keep delivered kitchen supplies for future use in a safe and hygiene place according to guidelines.
Cross-sector
3 competencescheck deliveries on receipt
Control that all order details are recorded, that faulty items are reported and returned and that all paperwork is received and processed, according to the purchasing procedures.
maintain customer service
Keep the highest possible customer service and make sure that the customer service is at all times performed in a professional way. Help customers or participants feel at ease and support special requirements.
- Scope note
- Might include keeping the customers informed about the current status of their orders or waiting times.
train employees
Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.