food authentication techniques
Methodologies, analytical techniques and indicators applied to verify food authenticity and detect frauds.
Street food vendors sell food preparations, dishes and products on organised outdoor or indoor market places, or on the streets. They prepare the food in their stalls. Street food vendors use sales techniques to recommend their products to passers-by.
Competences and skills
35 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesfood legislation
Legislation related to the food and feed industry including food manufacturing, hygiene, safety, raw materials, additives, GMOs, labelling, environmental and trade regulations.
food storage
The proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.
Cross-sector
2 competencesconsumer protection
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
value-added tax law
Taxes imposed on the purchase prices of goods and the legislation that governs this activity.
Essential skills and competences 10 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencesarrange permit for market stall
Apply for permission at the local authorities to set up a stall on streets, squares and indoor market places.
assist customers
Provide support and advice to customers in making purchasing decisions by finding out their needs, selecting suitable service and products for them and politely answering questions about products and services.
execute chilling processes to food products
Carry out chilling, freezing and cooling operation processes to food products such as fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, catering food. Prepare food products for extended periods of storage or half prepared food. Ensure safety and nutrition qualities of frozen goods and preserve products in accordance with specified temperatures.
guarantee customer satisfaction
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
operate cash register
Register and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.
organise product display
Arrange goods in attractive and safe way. Set up a counter or other display area where demonstrations take place in order to attract the attention of prospective customers. Organise and maintain stands for merchandise display. Create and assemble sales spot and product displays for sales process.
use cooking techniques
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
Cross-sector
3 competencesadapt to different weather conditions
Cope with regular exposure to extreme weather conditions and hazardous environments.
maintain work area cleanliness
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
process payments
Accept payments such as cash, credit cards and debit cards. Handle reimbursement in case of returns or administer vouchers and marketing instruments such as bonus cards or membership cards. Pay attention to safety and the protection of personal data.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
5 competencesbeverage products
The offered beverage products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
ice cream manufacturing regulations
Ice-cream manufacturing regulations and standards to be followed for safety reasons.
ingredients for ice cream manufacturing
Ice cream manufacturing ingredients from a blend of dairy products such as cream, condensed milk, butterfat, as well as sugar, flavourings, eggs, legally approved additives, and non-dairy bases such as soy milk, rice milk or coconut milk.
manufacturing process of ice cream
The different phases of the manufacturing process of ice cream, from the blending stage to cooling and blend flavours, freezing, and packaging.
sales argumentation
Techniques and sales methods used in order to present a product or service to customers in a persuasive manner and to meet their expectations and needs.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
13 competencescarry out active selling
Deliver thoughts and ideas in impactful and influencing manner to persuade customers to become interested in new products and promotions. Persuade clients that a product or service will satisfy their needs.
carry out products preparation
Assemble and prepare goods and demonstrate their functionalities to customers.
clean kitchen equipment
Disinfect kitchen equipment, utensils and other facilities such as trolleys and hot cupboards.
cook dairy products
Prepare eggs, cheese and other dairy products, combined with other products if necessary.
cook fish
Prepare fish dishes. The complexity of the dishes will depend on the range of fish used and how they are combined with other ingredients in their preparation and cooking.
cook meat dishes
Prepare meat dishes, including poultry and game. The complexity of the dishes depend on the type of meat, the cuts being used and how they are combined with other ingredients in their preparation and cooking.
cook pastry products
Prepare pastry products such as tarts, pies or croissants, combining with other products if necessary.
- Scope note
- Includes baking, decorating and presenting
cook sauce products
Prepare all kinds of sauces (hot sauces, cold sauces, dressings), which are liquid or semi-liquid preparations that accompany a dish, adding flavour and moisture.
cook seafood
Prepare seafood dishes. The complexity of the dishes will depend on the range of seafood used and how they are combined with other ingredients in their preparation and cooking.
cook vegetable products
Prepare dishes based on vegetables in combination with other ingredients if necessary.
deliver a sales pitch
Prepare and deliver an understandably constructed sales talk for a product or a service, identifying and using persuasive argumentation.
prepare bakery products
Make bakery products such as bread and pasta by preparing dough, using proper techniques, recipes and equipment to achieve ready bakery items, combining with other products if necessary.
- Scope note
- Use techniques might include heating, baking and others
prepare meat for sale
Prepare meat for sale or cooking which comprise the seasoning, larding, or marinating of the meat, but not the actual cooking.
Cross-sector
2 competencesnegotiate price
Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.
unload supplies
Remove deliveries from a truck and move new supplies to workplace or storage area.