Food Plater
もりかた
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
In Japanese cuisine, responsible for dish selection, ingredient plating, and decoration to enhance the visual appeal and dining experience of dishes.
Description
The food plater plays a crucial role in the visual appeal of Japanese cuisine, handling dish selection, plating arrangement, decorative cuts, and seasonal presentation. Collaborates with chefs to utilize ingredient characteristics, pursuing plating that combines beauty and functionality. Requires high hygiene management and knowledge of dish handling, with precise manual work demanded.
Future Outlook
As interest in food presentation grows, demand is increasing in high-end ryotei, tourist accommodations, and gourmet events. Attention to plating techniques for SNS appeal is also rising.
Personality Traits
Creative / Excellent Aesthetic Sense / High Concentration / Meticulous
Work Style
Contract Employee / Full-time / Part-time / Restaurant Work / Ryokan/Hotel Work
Career Path
Cooking Assistant → Food Plater → Japanese Cuisine Chef → Head Chef → Cooking School Instructor
Required Skills
Color Sense / Decorative Cuts / Plating
Recommended Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Plating must be done carefully down to the details, or the appearance will be ruined. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Requires aesthetic sense and unique plating ideas. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Quantity calculations are not very complex. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Culinary Skills Technician
Aliases
- Plater
- Plating Artisan
Related Jobs
- Cooking Assistant
- Food Stylist
- Japanese Cuisine Chef
- Pâtissier