Jobs and Professions Flashcards

Job Definitions

• Baker: Prepares and bakes bread, pastries, and other baked goods.
• Barber: Specializes in cutting and styling men's hair and facial hair grooming.
• Barman/Barmaid: Serves drinks at bars, takes orders, and manages customer service in social settings.
• Butcher: Cuts and prepares meat for sale, ensuring quality and hygiene in handling food products.
• Estate Agent: Assists clients in buying, selling, or renting properties, providing guidance on real estate transactions.
• Chef: Prepares meals in restaurants, often managing kitchen staff and menu planning.
• Dentist: Provides oral health care, including diagnosis and treatment of dental issues.
• Fishmonger: Sells fish and seafood, often preparing and cleaning products for customers.
• Flight Attendant: Ensures passenger safety and comfort aboard airplanes, providing in-flight services and assistance.
• Hairdresser: Cuts, colors, and styles hair, offering beauty treatments and advice on hair care.
• Electrician: Installs, maintains, and repairs electrical wiring and systems in buildings.
• Lawyer: Provides legal advice and represents clients in legal matters in court.
• Doctor: Diagnoses medical conditions and provides treatment to patients, often specializing in various fields of medicine.
• Optician: Designs, fits, and dispenses corrective lenses; provides eye care services.
• Receptionist: Manages front desk operations, greeting clients and managing communications in an office.
• Sales Assistant: Aids customers in retail settings, providing product information and managing sales transactions.
• Secretary: Provides administrative support in offices, managing files, correspondence, and schedules.
• Surgeon: Performs surgical procedures to treat injuries, diseases, and deformities; specializes in specific types of surgery.
• Tailor: Alters, fixes, and customizes clothing to fit individual clients.
• Teacher: Educates students in various subjects, fostering learning and development.
• Technician: Provides specialized skills in various fields, often repairing and maintaining equipment or systems.
• Veterinarian (Vet): Cares for animal health, diagnosing and treating various conditions affecting pets and livestock.
• Waiter/Waitress: Serves food and beverages, takes orders, and assists customers in dining establishments.
• Carpenter: Constructs and repairs wooden structures, furniture, and custom woodworking projects.
• Painter: Applies paint to surfaces for aesthetic purposes, often enhancing the appearance of buildings and artworks.
• Soldier: Serves in the armed forces, engaging in duties related to national defense and military operations.
• Policeman: Enforces laws, maintains public order, and protects citizens from crime.
• Firefighter: Responds to fire emergencies, rescues individuals, and works to prevent fire hazards.
• Shop Keeper: Operates a retail store, managing sales and customer service in a local market.
• Nurse: Provides patient care in healthcare settings, assisting doctors and collaborating in treatment plans.
• Policewoman: Enforces laws and protects communities, specializing in police work and community engagement.