Food Delivery (Meal Delivery Worker)
ふーどでりばりー（りょうりはいたついん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that receives orders from restaurants and delivers meals to designated locations using smartphone apps.
Description
Food delivery (meal delivery workers) pick up orders from restaurants received via dedicated smartphone apps and deliver them to specified addresses. They travel within the delivery area by bicycle, motorcycle, car, etc., confirm order details, handle handovers, and provide customer service. Time management and efficient route selection are essential, along with flexibility to adapt to changes in weather and traffic conditions. Most positions are contract-based, allowing flexible shift and working hour settings.
Future Outlook
The food delivery market utilizing smartphone apps is expanding, and demand for delivery work is expected to remain high. On the other hand, the introduction of autonomous driving technology and drone delivery may lead to more efficient and diverse delivery methods.
Personality Traits
Able to Respond Flexibly / Customer-Oriented / Good at Time Management / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Work / Flexible / Full-Time Part-Time / Shift Work / Side Job Possible
Career Path
Delivery Partner (Delivery Worker) → Leader/Area Manager → Operations Management → Customer Support → Platform Planning and Operations
Required Skills
Compliance with Traffic Rules / Customer Service / Map Navigation Use / Smartphone App Operation / Time Management
Recommended Skills
Basic Foreign Language Support / Basic Maintenance Knowledge (Bicycle/Motorcycle) / Health Management / Route Planning
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | It is important to flexibly adapt to changes in weather or road conditions. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required to prevent errors in order contents or addresses. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina is needed for long hours of travel and carrying loads. |
| Planning & Organization | Efficient delivery route planning and time management are important. |
| Problem Solving | Ability to handle traffic issues or changes in customer requests is necessary. |
| Stress Tolerance | Stress tolerance is required for delivery time constraints and handling complaints. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not highly required as tasks are mostly routine. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Basic money handling and simple calculations are sufficient. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Work is basically done individually, with little collaborative effort. |
Related Qualifications
- Motorcycle License
- Motorized Bicycle License
- Standard Automobile License
Aliases
- Delivery Rider
- Food Delivery Courier
- Home Delivery Driver
- Meal Delivery Worker
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