Grill Cook (Restaurant)
やきかた（いんしょくてん）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
Specialized cooking professional in restaurants who uses charcoal fire or grill to grill meat, fish, etc., and finish them fragrantly.
Description
Grill Cook (Restaurant) is a job that uses cooking equipment such as charcoal fires, gas grills, and ovens to grill meat, fish, vegetables, etc., at appropriate heat levels. Handles a series of cooking tasks from ingredient preprocessing, marinating, skewering, heat adjustment, plating, to hygiene management. Requires skilled fire handling, taste, and texture adjustment, and is active in a wide range of formats from high-end Japanese restaurants to izakayas and specialty stores.
Future Outlook
Stable demand is expected due to the sustainability of Japanese food culture and the diversification of grill cuisine. In particular, the market value of personnel with high skills in high-end stores and specialty stores will increase.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Apprentice Cook → Grill Cook → Head Chef → Store Manager → Restaurant Owner
Required Skills
Grill Equipment Operation / Heat Control Adjustment / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Preprocessing / Plating / Skewering
Recommended Skills
Charcoal Cooking / Hygiene Management Qualification / Ingredient Knowledge / Menu Development / Sauce Making
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it requires fine adjustment of grilling degree and heat control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves standing for long hours and handling heavy ingredients. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to quickly handle many orders during peak times. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because portioning is often done by eye measure. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Charcoal Grill Cook
- Grill Artisan
- Grill Master
Related Jobs
- Japanese Food Cook
- Skewer Grill Chef
- Sushi Chef
- Teppanyaki Chef