Grill Cook (Kitchen)
やきかた（ちょうりば）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
A craftsman in kitchens such as Japanese restaurants who grills fish, meat, vegetables, etc., over charcoal or iron plates. Draws out the umami of the ingredients and optimally finishes the doneness.
Description
The grill cook is a position in Japanese cuisine kitchens that mainly finishes grilled items such as fish, meat, and vegetables using charcoal fire, gas fire, iron plates, etc. They masterfully control heat and temperature management to draw out the maximum umami and texture of the ingredients. They handle consistently from preparation, skewering, grilling, to plating, while also paying attention to hygiene management and safety measures. Depending on the store's scale and business type, they may specialize in grilled items or handle comprehensive cooking.
Future Outlook
Demand is expected to remain stable due to the popularity of Japanese cuisine and recovery in the dining-out industry, while there are challenges in technology succession due to aging and successor shortages.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands good at fine work / High concentration / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Kitchen / Long hours standing work / Shift
Career Path
Cooking Assistant→Apprentice→Specialist Grill Cook→Chief Grill Cook→Head Chef
Required Skills
Doneness Adjustment / Fire Tool Operation / Heat Adjustment / Ingredient Pre-processing
Recommended Skills
Freshness Management / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Knowledge / Plating
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Attention to details such as doneness and charring is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | To continue long hours of standing work and operations in high-temperature environments. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure working in high-temperature kitchen environments and during busy peak times. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Cooking quantities and ratios are mainly adjusted by feel, and advanced mathematical analysis is not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Cook's License
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Grill Specialist
- Grilled Items Cook
- Grilled Items Specialist
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