Game Meat Tsukudani Worker
ちょうじゅうにくつくだにこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Occupation that pre-processes wild animal meat, seasons and simmers it to manufacture tsukudani products.
Description
Game Meat Tsukudani Workers receive meat from captured wild animals (such as deer and boar), and perform pre-processing tasks like blood draining and removal of bones and tendons. They then season it with soy sauce, mirin, sugar, and other ingredients, simmering for a set time to produce tsukudani suitable for long-term storage. Throughout processing, they strictly manage temperature and hygiene, handling packaging, label affixing, and shipping preparation. Record-keeping for quality maintenance and machine maintenance are also key responsibilities.
Future Outlook
With the spread of game meat food culture, demand is gradually increasing. Thorough hygiene management and advancements in processing technology will be key going forward.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice → Worker → Supervisor → Factory Manager → Quality Control Manager
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Packaging / Preprocessing / Seasoning Measurement / Sterilization Heat Processing
Recommended Skills
Inventory Management / Machine Operation (Filling and Packaging) / Raw Material Quality Inspection / Recipe Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | For hygiene management of ingredients and maintaining flavor quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent transportation of raw materials and long hours of standing work, physical stamina is required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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