Cafe Cook
かふぇちょうりにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Other Food Preparation Occupations
Summary
A job responsible for cooking, preparing, and serving light meals, desserts, and drinks at a cafe.
Description
Cafe cooks primarily handle cooking, preparation, and inventory management for light meals such as sandwiches, pasta, omelet rice, and desserts, plating them hygienically and attractively for serving. They also manage menu development, recipe creation, cost control, and ingredient ordering and management, collaborating with the team to work efficiently in small kitchens. While adhering to hygiene management and safety standards, they are required to propose and improve new menus tailored to customer needs.
Future Outlook
With the diversification of cafe culture, there is demand for menu development emphasizing health and individuality, and the demand for cooks with enhanced expertise is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Clean and tidy / Customer-oriented / Flexible and adaptable / Team-oriented
Work Style
Contract employee / Full-time / Full-time employee / Multiple jobs OK / Part-time OK / Shift work
Career Path
Kitchen Staff → Leader/Supervisor → Sous Chef → Chef → Store Manager
Required Skills
Basics of Cooking / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Knowledge / Plating / Preparation Management
Recommended Skills
Basics of Confectionery and Bread Making / Cost Management / Menu Development / Recipe Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is important for hygiene management and accurate recipe adherence. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is needed for attractive plating and new menu development. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and repetitive tasks. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is essential for smooth collaboration in the kitchen and handling busy periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Advanced analytical skills are not particularly required in cooking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Cafe Chef
- Cafe Cooking Staff
- Cafe Kitchen Staff
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