Cook Apprentice
りょうりみならい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Kitchen Assistants and Cook Trainees
Summary
A job in restaurants or kitchens where, under the instructions of a cook, one acquires basic cooking skills through ingredient preparation, simple cooking and plating, cleaning, and other tasks.
Description
Cook apprentices, in kitchens of restaurants, lodging facilities, and school meal facilities, etc., under the instructions of cooks or head chefs, handle ingredient preprocessing (washing and preparation), cutting, measuring, cooking assistance, plating, dishwashing, kitchen cleaning and hygiene management, etc. Through these tasks, they learn knife skills, heat control adjustments, cooking processes, and gradually take on simple cooking tasks. Since the kitchen is a busy and high-temperature environment, physical stamina and teamwork are required.
Future Outlook
The food service industry is expected to have stable demand, and due to increasing health consciousness and diverse food cultures, there is ongoing need for personnel with specialized cooking skills. In the future, career advancement can be expected through acquiring skills and obtaining qualifications.
Personality Traits
Good team player / Honest and eager to learn / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Apprenticeship Period / Contract Employee / Full-time Restaurant / Part-time/Alba / Shift Night Work
Career Path
Cook Apprentice → Cooking Assistant → Cook → Sous Chef → Head Chef/Chef
Required Skills
Hygiene Management (HACCP) / Ingredient Preprocessing / Knife Handling (Basic) / Safe Work in Kitchen
Recommended Skills
Cook License / Customer Service Manners / Food Hygiene Supervisor / Seasoning Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to detail is required in hygiene management and plating. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to quickly learn and apply new cooking techniques and recipes. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and carrying heavy utensils. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it requires enduring standing work during busy times and cooking within short periods. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because teamwork is essential in the kitchen. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work mainly consists of standardized operations for large quantities, with little opportunity for original idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Since measuring tasks follow instructions, advanced quantitative analysis skills are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Cook License
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Cooking Apprentice
- Cooking Assistant
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