Chinese Cuisine Cook (Apprentice)
ちゅうかりょうりちょうりにん（みならい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Kitchen Assistants and Cook Trainees
Summary
A job where you learn basic Chinese cooking techniques while performing cooking assistance, preparation, and plating under the guidance of seniors at a Chinese restaurant.
Description
A Chinese Cuisine Cook (Apprentice) works in the kitchen following instructions from senior chefs, handling tasks such as cutting ingredients, preparation, preparing and cleaning cooking utensils, and plating. They learn basic techniques like knife handling and heat control using a wok, as well as food hygiene management and efficient work procedures through hands-on practice. The kitchen environment is hot and involves heavy labor, requiring physical stamina and concentration. With experience, career paths open to assistant head chef or head chef positions.
Future Outlook
Chinese cuisine has high demand both domestically and internationally, and the importance of apprentices for skill inheritance is increasing. Against the backdrop of labor shortages in the food service industry, job openings are expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Ambitious / Diligent and Honest / High Concentration / Physically Fit
Work Style
Night and Early Morning Shifts / OJT Training / On-site Training / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Chinese Cuisine Cook → Assistant Head Chef → Head Chef → Store Manager → Independent Operation
Required Skills
Cleaning / Heat Adjustment / Hygiene Management / Knife Handling / Wok Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic Nutrition / Chinese Language / Food Hygiene Management / Menu Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is important in ingredient cutting, heat control, and hygiene management. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | A posture to quickly acquire cooking techniques and recipes is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and transporting heavy ingredients. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure work in high-temperature environments and handling busy periods. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because cooking progresses in collaboration with staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Basically following seniors' instructions, so logical thinking is not particularly necessary. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Work follows recipes, so acquisition is emphasized over creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Seasoning amounts are often by eye, so strict numerical analysis is unnecessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License (Recommended)
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Chinese Cuisine Apprentice
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