What Are Job Duties

Last updated: 2024-02-15
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Job duties and responsibilities are part of the job description and is a description of the activities, processes, essential responsibilities, functions and duties that are the subject of a person's work in a given job. In other words, a description of what the person is supposed to do. The job description, together with the requirements (skills, knowledge, equipment, etc.), form the basis of the job specification. 

Job description

What the job description includes

It is a list of responsibilities, authorities, tasks, activities or processes that are essential to the performance of a particular job, position, or job function.  In other words, it is a list of what is expected of a worker in a given job.

Example of job duties

  • Take orders
  • Sell food
  • Receive money from customers

Note: Job duties is sometimes referred to as the job description.