Apprentice cook
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
Under the guidance of licensed cooks or senior chefs, this occupation involves ingredient preparation, prepping, simple cooking assistance, and acquiring basic cooking techniques and hygiene knowledge.
Description
Apprentice cooks follow recipes and instructions to perform tasks such as cutting and prepping ingredients with knives, preparation work, readying cooking utensils, plating, and cleaning and tidying the kitchen. They work with attention to hygiene management and safety, supporting licensed cooks as assistants while practically learning cooking techniques and processes.
Future Outlook
The food service industry is facing a severe labor shortage, providing many opportunities for career advancement from apprentice to licensed cook. Long-term demand is expected by acquiring specialized skills suited to regions and business types.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Cooking assistant → Kitchen staff → Licensed cook → Chef
Required Skills
Basic hygiene knowledge / Ingredient preparation / Kitchen cleaning / Knife handling
Recommended Skills
Cooking license / Food hygiene supervisor qualification / Plating
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Mistakes in ingredient cutting or hygiene management are not allowed. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Requires acquiring new cooking techniques and hygiene knowledge. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and carrying heavy items. |
| Stress Tolerance | Needs to respond calmly in busy environments. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Works in cooperation with kitchen staff. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Complex logical thinking is not required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly follows recipes. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced calculations are not needed. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking license
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Apprentice chef
- Cooking apprentice
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Cooking assistant
- Licensed cook