In-flight meal manufacturing worker
きないしょくせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Institutional Cooks (Excluding Schools)
Summary
Factory worker who mass-produces in-flight meals for aircraft and manages quality and hygiene.
Description
In-flight meal manufacturing workers handle the mass production of in-flight meals for airlines on cooking lines. They manage processes from ingredient receiving, preparation, cooking, cooling, plating, packaging, inspection, packing, to shipping, strictly adhering to hygiene management standards such as HACCP, including temperature control and traceability. They collaborate with quality control staff and production managers to stably supply safe and delicious in-flight meals.
Future Outlook
With the recovery and expansion of air passenger demand, in-flight meal demand is on an increasing trend. In a field advancing in automation and efficiency technologies as well as hygiene management technologies, the need for personnel with specialized knowledge is growing.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Factory work / Full-time and contract employees / Night shift / Shift work
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Leader → Quality control staff → Manufacturing manager
Required Skills
Food hygiene management / Hygiene inspection / Line production technology / Temperature management
Recommended Skills
HACCP knowledge / Improvement activities (5S, KAIZEN) / Quality management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because minute differences in hygiene and quality directly affect safety. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to prolonged standing work and continuous line operations. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because recipes and procedures are standardized, advanced logical thinking is less required. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Since they follow predetermined menus, accurate work is emphasized over creativity. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because it involves quantity management and simple calculations, with little need for specialized mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking license
- Food hygiene manager
Aliases
- Airplane in-flight meal cook
- In-flight meal manufacturing operator
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