Cod kasuzuke worker
たらかすづけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that pickles cod in a pickling bed primarily consisting of sake lees, processes it into flavorful kasuzuke, and handles packaging.
Description
Cod kasuzuke workers receive raw cod, wash and preprocess it, mix sake lees, salt, and seasonings to prepare the pickling bed, and perform pickling at appropriate temperatures and times. After pickling, they confirm the degree of maturation and manage flavor and color. After drying and dewatering processes, they cut to standard sizes and handle final packaging and labeling. Quality maintenance and hygiene management are important, requiring knowledge of HACCP and other hygiene management techniques, machine operation, and temperature/humidity control.
Future Outlook
While the number of people in this occupation is on a decreasing trend due to declining birthrate, aging population, and advances in mechanization, demand as regional specialty products and high-end ingredients is expected to be maintained to a certain extent. There is demand for workers who can handle hygiene management and automation technologies.
Personality Traits
Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory work / Shift work / Standing work / Uniform/work clothes provided
Career Path
General worker → Site leader → Manufacturing manager → Quality manager → Food processing technician
Required Skills
Hygiene management / Packaging and labeling / Pickling bed preparation / Pickling process management / Temperature and humidity management
Recommended Skills
Forklift operation skills / HACCP hygiene management / Machine maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in pickling time, salt concentration, etc., affect quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of raw material transportation and long hours of standing work, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there are many fixed procedures and formulations, creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Cod kasuzuke artisan
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