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SaveWhat Does an Airline Food Service Worker Do?
Airline food service workers prepare food and serve customers. They prepare simple dishes to be used in places that serve food such restaurants, cafetarias, hotels, hospitals and ensure that kitchen operations run smoothly and efficiently.
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Food Preservation
Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an Airline Food Service Worker
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFood Preservation knowledge
Deterioration factors, controlling factors (temperature, additives, humidity, pH, water activity, etc., including packaging) and food processing methods to preserve food products.
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EssentialFood Allergies knowledge
The types of food allergies within the sector, which substances trigger allergies, and how they can be replaced or eliminated (if possible).
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EssentialFood Legislation knowledge
Legislation related to the food and feed industry including food manufacturing, hygiene, safety, raw materials, additives, GMOs, labelling, environmental and trade regulations.
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EssentialFoodborne Diseases knowledge
Understand foodborne illnesses and poisoning as to prevent public health problems.
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EssentialComply With Food Safety And Hygiene skill
Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.
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EssentialFollow Control Of Substances Hazardous To Health Procedures skill
Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in …
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EssentialFollow Hygienic Procedures During Food Processing skill
Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.
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EssentialMaintain Food Specifications skill
Preserve, review, and evaluate existing food specifications such as recipes.
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EssentialStore Raw Food Materials skill
Keep in reserve raw materials and other food supplies, following stock control procedures.
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialClean Kitchen Equipment skill
Disinfect kitchen equipment, utensils and other facilities such as trolleys and hot cupboards.
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Optional Skills (4 of 4 displayed)
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OptionalApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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OptionalLiaise With Colleagues skill
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to …
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OptionalImprovise To Occuring Food Processing Situations skill
Adapt a flexible approach to occuring problems in the process of creating food and beverages.
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OptionalPrepare Meals For Flights skill
Prepare meals and drinks according to the menu specifications of an airline company.
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