Sausage Maker (Game Meat)
ちょうづめこう（ちょうじゅうにく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures stuffed products such as sausages and ham using game meat or poultry meat as raw materials. Involves meat blending, stuffing, heating, smoking, packaging, and more.
Description
The Sausage Maker (Game Meat) is a specialist who uses wild game meat or poultry meat to produce stuffed products such as sausages and ham. After dismantling and trimming raw meat blocks, seasonings are mixed in, and the mixture is stuffed into natural or artificial casings. The stuffed products are tied off, then undergo fermentation, smoking, heat processing, quality inspection, packaging, and shipping. Strict hygiene management and temperature/humidity control are required, and machine operations are combined with manual labor to mass-produce stable products. They are also responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and record-keeping to improve production line efficiency and maintain quality.
Future Outlook
Demand for meat processed products remains stable, with particular expectations for market expansion in game meat and health-oriented products. While efficiency improves through hygiene management and automation technology, developing skilled workers remains a challenge.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Hygiene-conscious / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Line Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Team Work
Career Path
Food Processor → Ham and Sausage Manufacturing Technician → Line Leader → Quality Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Meat Trimming Technique / Quality Inspection / Seasoning and Mixing Management / Smoking and Heating Processing Technique / Stuffing Technique
Recommended Skills
HACCP Knowledge / Machine Maintenance / Raw Material Selection Knowledge / Temperature and Humidity Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary to pay attention to minute changes in meat quality and hygiene conditions. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy meat blocks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Involves simple calculations for ratio adjustments and weight measurements, but advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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