Bread Shaper
パンせいけいこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that shapes bread dough into appropriate forms and prepares it for the baking process.
Description
Bread shapers take dough that has finished mixing and fermentation, shape it into prescribed forms by hand or using shaping machines, and prepare it for baking. They handle weighing, dividing, rounding, shaping, finishing, and topping, while thoroughly managing quality and hygiene. Maintaining production line efficiency, basic machine operation, cleaning and inspection, and workplace hygiene preservation are also important tasks.
Future Outlook
Demand for sliced bread and sweet breads remains stable, but efficiency will improve with the introduction of automated machinery. Skilled workers capable of handling handmade high-value-added products and diverse bread development will continue to be in demand.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Patient / Polite and Courteous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Bread Shaper (Apprentice) → Bread Shaping Specialist → Leader/Chief → Manufacturing Line Manager → Factory Executive
Required Skills
Dough Shaping Technique / Hygiene Management / Line Work Safety Procedures / Shaping Machine Operation / Weight Measurement
Recommended Skills
Bread Dough Shaping / Dough Temperature and Humidity Management / New Product Prototyping / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | High precision is required to maintain uniform shapes and weights. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, emphasizing procedural accuracy over creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced mathematical analysis is needed beyond simple measurements. |
Related Qualifications
- Bread Manufacturing Technician
- Confectionery Hygienist
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Bread Shaper
Related Jobs
- Bread Baker
- Bread Manufacturer
- Confectionery Manufacturer