Kiritanpo production worker (restaurant)

きりたんぽせいぞうこう

Industry & Occupation

Service, Retail & Sales

Classification

Summary

Specialized occupation forming and grilling Akita Prefecture's local cuisine 'kiritanpo' in restaurants or production facilities.

Description

A kiritanpo production worker mashes steamed rice to the right consistency, wraps it around cedar or bamboo sticks, and finishes it by grilling over charcoal or on a grill. They mainly work in restaurants or specialized workshops, providing it for hot pot dishes combined with ingredients like Hinai Jidori chicken. They are required to maintain hygiene, follow safe cooking procedures, and ensure uniform color and texture.

Future Outlook

While there are expected opportunities for providing local cuisine due to regional revitalization and tourism demand, nationwide普及 is limited. Job openings may continue through tourism-oriented or local revitalization initiatives.

Personality Traits

Patient / Polite and courteous / Team-oriented

Work Style

Full-time employee / On-site work / Part-time / Shift work

Career Path

Cooking assistant → Kiritanpo production worker → Japanese cuisine chef → Head chef → Restaurant management

Required Skills

Grilling adjustment / Hygiene management / Kiritanpo shaping / Rice preparation

Recommended Skills

Customer service / Local cuisine knowledge

Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)

Item Description
Attention to Detail & Accuracy To maintain product quality with uniform shaping and grilling.
Physical Stamina & Endurance Because it involves long hours of standing work and carrying heavy rice.

Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)

Item Description
Creativity & Ideation Because it requires accurately reproducing a fixed recipe.
Numerical & Quantitative Analysis Because quantities are often judged based on experience-based intuition.

Related Qualifications

  • Food hygiene manager

Aliases

  • Kiritanpo artisan

Related Jobs

  • Chef
  • Cook
  • Japanese cuisine chef
  • Prepared food production worker

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