Chinese Steamed Bun Manufacturer
ちゅうかまんじゅうせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Food manufacturing technician who consistently handles dough preparation, forming, fermentation, steaming, and packaging of Chinese steamed buns (such as meat buns and bean jam buns).
Description
Chinese Steamed Bun Manufacturers produce steamed products such as Chinese buns, meat buns, and bean jam buns in large quantities at factories or production lines. They handle processes from raw material weighing and mixing (dough formulation), filling encasement (stuffing ingredients), forming, fermentation and warming, steaming, cooling, to packaging and labeling. During operations, hygiene management based on HACCP and the Food Sanitation Act is required, and they also perform machine operation and maintenance, line cleaning, and quality inspections. Shift work including early mornings or nights occurs, and the work environment involves a lot of standing work and handling heavy objects.
Future Outlook
Amid stable demand, factory automation and labor reduction are progressing. On the other hand, the demand for skilled workers with quality control and new product development skills is high, so technology inheritance and skill improvement will be key in the future.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Junior Manufacturing Staff → Line Leader → Process Manager → Manufacturing Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Dough Weighing and Mixing / Food Manufacturing Process Management / Forming and Filling Encasement Technique / Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Machine Equipment Operation and Maintenance / Packaging and Labeling
Recommended Skills
5S Kaizen Knowledge / Confectionery Hygiene Technician Qualification / Food Hygiene Manager / Forklift Operation Skill
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because mistakes in dough formulation or hygiene management directly affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical stamina due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because process coordination on the line is important. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not highly required as it follows established recipes. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because it follows standardized work procedures. |
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- Confectionery Hygiene Technician
- Food Hygiene Manager
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