Oimawashi (Washing method: For apprentice cooks)
おいまわし
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Kitchen Assistants and Cook Trainees
Summary
In restaurant or facility kitchens, responsible for washing and cleaning cooking utensils and tableware, assisting cooking staff. As a cook apprentice, learns basic kitchen operations while performing hygiene management.
Description
Oimawashi (washing method: for apprentice cooks) is work in kitchens of restaurants, meal service facilities, hotels, etc., where one washes cooking utensils and tableware and keeps the kitchen clean. Responsible for operating dishwashers or hand-washing, cleaning worktables, sorting and disposing of garbage, and simple prep assistance. Prepares the environment for cooking staff to work smoothly and is required to comply with hygiene standards. With accumulated experience, career advancement to knife work or cooking assistance roles is possible.
Future Outlook
While stable demand in the food service industry ensures a certain level of employment, there is progress in automation with washing equipment and labor reduction. To acquire specialized skills, stepping up to cooking assistance or cook roles is necessary.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Patient / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Night / Part-time job possible / Part-time possible / Regular employee promotion / Shift
Career Path
Cooking assistant → Cook apprentice → Cooking staff → Cook
Required Skills
Basic hygiene management knowledge / Dishwasher operation / Handling of cooking utensils / Waste sorting
Recommended Skills
Cooking assistance skills / Ingredient preparation / Understanding of cooking procedures
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because oversights are not tolerated in cleaning and hygiene management |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is prolonged standing work and carrying heavy items |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily because it involves working according to instructions |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because there is little creative thinking required |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because calculations are almost unnecessary |
| Planning & Organization | Because there are few opportunities for planning |
| Problem Solving | Because there are few complex problem-solving tasks |
Aliases
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen assistant
- Kitchen helper
Related Jobs
- Cook apprentice
- Cooking assistant
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen staff