Cook (Chain Restaurants)
ちょうりいん（いんしょくチェーンてん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Restaurant Chain Cooks
Summary
A job in the kitchen of a chain restaurant, following manuals to handle ingredient preparation, cooking, plating, cleaning, etc., responsible for providing uniform dishes and hygiene management.
Description
Chain restaurant cooks work in the store's kitchen, following manuals and recipes, handling everything from receiving and storing ingredients, preparation, cooking and plating according to orders, dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and hygiene management. While maintaining uniform quality and taste, they need speed and accuracy to handle peak-time busyness. They acquire basic operation of cooking equipment and hygiene management methods, supporting safe and efficient kitchen operations.
Future Outlook
While the food service industry expects stable demand, labor shortages are a challenge. Manual operation skills are emphasized for efficiency and quality uniformity, and automation and cooking robots are being introduced.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands, Good at Detailed Work / Good Team Player / Hygiene Conscious / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Night Shifts Available / Overtime Available / Part-time OK / Shift Work
Career Path
Cooking Staff → Assistant Manager (Kitchen Manager) → Store Manager → Area Manager → Headquarters Product Development
Required Skills
Basic Operation of Kitchen Equipment / Cooking Techniques / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Preparation / Plating
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Inventory Management / Speed Cooking / Workflow Construction
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise accuracy is required in cutting ingredients and hygiene management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is needed for long hours of standing work and handling heavy pots, etc. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because the ability to withstand high tension and busyness during peak times is required. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because teamwork with staff in the kitchen is necessary to proceed with tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Recipes and menus are standardized, so there is little room for creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for complex numerical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Cooking Staff
- Fast Food Cook
- Kitchen Staff
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