Dish chaser (Dishwasher: Not a cooking apprentice)
おいまわし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Specialized occupation in kitchens of restaurants, meal service facilities, etc., focusing on washing, clearing, and transporting tableware and cooking utensils. Specializes in dishwashing tasks, not as a cooking apprentice.
Description
Dish chaser is an occupation in kitchens of restaurants, employee cafeterias, hospital meals, etc., responsible consistently for washing, disinfecting, drying, and clearing tableware and cooking utensils. Involves hand washing, operation of commercial dishwashers, management of detergents and equipment, waste sorting, etc., while adhering to hygiene standards. Depending on workload, may also involve transportation from washing area to various kitchen sections or auxiliary tasks.
Future Outlook
Stable demand exists in the food service industry and nursing/medical meal sectors amid ongoing labor shortages. With advances in automatic dishwasher adoption, machine operation skills are increasingly emphasized.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night and early morning shifts / Part-time and casual employment available / Shift
Career Path
Dish chaser (dishwashing worker) → Cooking assistant → Kitchen staff → Hall staff
Required Skills
Basic hygiene management knowledge / Dishwashing / Proper use of detergents and equipment
Recommended Skills
Basic kitchen equipment operation / Time management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to detail is necessary for hygiene management and preventing wash residue. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and carrying heavy items. |
| Stress Tolerance | Necessary to endure high-volume work in short time during busy periods. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily focuses on following procedures rather than complex analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Only simple arithmetic for quantity management is needed. |
Aliases
- Dishwashing
- Dishwashing area staff
- Kitchen assistant
Related Jobs
- Cooking assistant
- Hall staff
- Kitchen staff