Katsuo tsukudani manufacturing worker
かつおつくだにせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This occupation produces tsukudani by slowly simmering bonito with soy sauce and sugar to enhance preservability. It handles the entire process from raw material preparation to boiling, seasoning, sterilization-filling, and packaging.
Description
Katsuo tsukudani manufacturing workers specialize in selecting and preparing bonito, then boiling and simmering it with seasonings like soy sauce and sugar to make tsukudani. They manage raw material freshness and hygiene, adjust heat and simmering time, and ensure uniform flavor. They operate machinery such as large pots and pressure cookers, handle sterilization-filling and packaging processes. Important tasks also include lot management, inventory control, and quality management (HACCP) according to production plans.
Future Outlook
Demand as a traditional preserved food remains stable, with increasing attention due to health trends and the fermented food boom. Efficiency improves with automation and labor-saving technologies, but securing personnel for an aging workforce is a challenge.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing operator → Group leader → Factory manager → Production management
Required Skills
Heat adjustment / Hygiene management / Raw material processing / Weighing operations
Recommended Skills
Food processing machine operation / Inventory management / Quality control (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precise work in seasoning and hygiene management is important. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to requirements for physical strength in transporting raw materials and long hours of boiling work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since recipes are predefined, no great creative thinking is required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis or advanced calculations are not required. |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene manager
Aliases
- Katsuo tsukudani artisan
- Tsukudani artisan
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