Street Food Vendor Sales Workers
SaveWhat Does a Street Food Vendor Do?
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.
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Where Do I Start?
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.
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Ready to go deeper? Pick up to 3 skills to focus on from the list below.
These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Street Food Vendor
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialFood Storage knowledge
The proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.
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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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EssentialConsumer Protection knowledge
The current legislation applicable in relation to the rights of consumers in the marketplace.
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EssentialValue-added Tax Law knowledge
Taxes imposed on the purchase prices of goods and the legislation that governs this activity.
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EssentialAssist Customers skill
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.
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EssentialExecute Chilling Processes To Food Products skill
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 …
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EssentialGuarantee Customer Satisfaction skill
Handle customer expectations in a professional manner, anticipating and addressing their needs and desires. Provide flexible customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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EssentialMaintain Work Area Cleanliness skill
Keep the working area and equipment clean and orderly.
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EssentialOperate Cash Point skill
Count the money; balance cash drawer at the end of the shift; receive payments and process payment information; use scanning equipment.
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EssentialOperate Cash Register skill
Register and handle cash transactions by using point of sale register.
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EssentialOrganise Product Display skill
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 …
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EssentialProcess Payments skill
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 …
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EssentialUse Cooking Techniques skill
Apply cooking techniques including grilling, frying, boiling, braising, poaching, baking or roasting.
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EssentialAdapt To Different Weather Conditions skill
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EssentialArrange Permit For Market Stall skill
Apply for permission at the local authorities to set up a stall on streets, squares and indoor market places.
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Optional Skills (5 of 20 displayed)
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OptionalBeverage Products knowledge
The offered beverage products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalSales Argumentation knowledge
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.
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OptionalIngredients For Ice Cream Manufacturing knowledge
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 …
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OptionalIce Cream Manufacturing Regulations knowledge
Ice-cream manufacturing regulations and standards to be followed for safety reasons.
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OptionalManufacturing Process Of Ice Cream knowledge
Managing the manufacturing process of ice cream from the blending stage to cooling and blend flavours, freezing, and packaging.
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OptionalCarry Out Active Selling skill
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 …
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OptionalCarry Out Products Preparation skill
Assemble and prepare goods and demonstrate their functionalities to customers.
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OptionalDeliver A Sales Pitch skill
Prepare and deliver an understandably constructed sales talk for a product or a service, identifying and using persuasive argumentation.
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OptionalNegotiate Price skill
Arrange an agreement on price of products or services provided or offered.
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OptionalClean Kitchen Equipment skill
Disinfect kitchen equipment, utensils and other facilities such as trolleys and hot cupboards.
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OptionalCook Dairy Products skill
Prepare eggs, cheese and other dairy products, combined with other products if necessary.
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OptionalCook Fish skill
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.
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OptionalCook Meat Dishes skill
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 …
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OptionalCook Pastry Products skill
Prepare savoury and sweet pastry products, combining with other products if necessary.
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OptionalCook Sauce Products skill
Prepare soups, hot sauces, cold sauces and dressings.
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OptionalCook Seafood skill
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.
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OptionalCook Vegetable Products skill
Prepare dishes based on vegetables in combination with other ingredients if necessary.
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OptionalPrepare Bakery Products skill
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.
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OptionalPrepare Meat For Sale skill
Prepare meat for sale or cooking which comprise the seasoning, larding, or marinating of the meat, but not the actual cooking.
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OptionalUnload Supplies skill
Remove deliveries from a truck and move new supplies to workplace or storage area.
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