Cooking Assistant
ちょうりほじょしゃ
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Kitchen Assistants and Cook Trainees
Summary
A job that handles cooking assistance tasks such as cutting ingredients, prep work, washing, and plating in restaurants, school cafeterias, and other food service facilities.
Description
Cooking assistants handle tasks such as portioning ingredients, prep work, washing and disinfecting cooking utensils, and cleaning the kitchen in restaurants, hotels, hospital and school cafeterias, etc. They are required to adhere to safety and hygiene standards and work efficiently. Through these duties, they learn how to handle knives and cooking utensils, serving as a stepping stone to advancing to cook or chef positions.
Future Outlook
The food service industry as a whole is facing a serious labor shortage, and demand for cooking assistants remains high. As hygiene management becomes more advanced and cooking efficiency improves, they will continue to be needed as performers of basic tasks.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Full-time / Part-time Available / Part-time Possible / Shift Work
Career Path
Cooking Assistant → Cook Apprentice → Cook/Chef → Head Chef/Chef
Required Skills
Cleaning and Disinfecting Cooking Utensils / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Processing / Knife Handling
Recommended Skills
Basic Inventory Management Knowledge / Efficient Work Procedures / Food Hygiene Knowledge (HACCP)
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to ingredient cutting and hygiene management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires long hours of standing work and carrying heavy ingredients. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Involves collaborative work in the kitchen team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Primarily follows cooking instructions, with little need for advanced analysis. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Usually does not involve menu creation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | In cooking assistance, advanced numerical calculations are rare. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Cooking Assistant
- Kitchen Helper
- Kitchen Staff
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Cook
- Dietitian
- School Meal Cook