Western prepared foods cook (Deli shop)
ようふうそうざいせいぞうこう（デリカテッセンてん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Western prepared foods cooks at deli stores handle cooking, processing, plating, and packaging of Western-style prepared foods such as salads, gratins, and quiches. They manage the manufacturing process while paying attention to hygiene management and quality maintenance.
Description
Western prepared foods cook (Deli shop) is a job that makes Western-style prepared foods such as salads, gratins, quiches, and marinades. They pre-process procured ingredients, cook, heat, season, and plate according to recipes, cut to appropriate sizes, pack into containers, and attach labels. They thoroughly manage hygiene (HACCP and temperature control), maintain quality, and manage expiration dates. They check manufacturing line progress and inventory status, maintain work efficiency, and handle cleaning and equipment maintenance. Collaboration with stores and teamwork are required.
Future Outlook
Due to aging population and changes in lifestyles, demand for convenient Western prepared foods remains stable, and job openings are expected to be maintained through health-oriented and high-value-added product development. There is a possibility of transition to central kitchens or factories and DX initiatives such as automation of cooking processes.
Personality Traits
Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Physically fit / Team-oriented
Work Style
Early morning work / Full-time/contract employee / Part-time/ALBA available / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Western prepared foods manufacturing staff → Chief → Assistant manager → Manager → Quality control staff → Food manufacturing factory staff
Required Skills
Hygiene management (HACCP) / Ingredient preprocessing / Knife skills / Measurement / Packaging / Plating
Recommended Skills
Customer service / Inventory management / Menu development / Speed cooking
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because accurate portion measurement and hygiene management are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves a lot of standing work and handling heavy ingredients, requiring physical stamina. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To efficiently advance work by collaborating with multiple staff members. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Deli staff
- Prepared foods manufacturing staff
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