Kitchen Assistant, Cook Apprentice
ちょうりほじょしゃ、ちょうりにんみならい
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Kitchen Assistants and Cook Trainees
Summary
In restaurants, school meal facilities, and the like, performs ingredient preparation, washing, plating, cleaning, etc., to support the cooking tasks of cooks.
Description
Kitchen assistants (cook apprentices) are responsible for ingredient preparation (such as vegetable cutting and marinating), washing cooking utensils and dishes, plating assistance, kitchen cleaning and hygiene management, etc., in kitchens of restaurants, hotels, employee cafeterias, and similar places. While working under the instructions of cooks, they learn knife handling and cooking processes, thereby accumulating the experience needed to eventually become independent as a cook or chef. It involves physically demanding standing work, requires awareness of hygiene management and safety, and teamwork plays an important role.
Future Outlook
The labor shortage in the food service industry is intensifying, and demand for cooking assistants will remain high going forward. Career advancement to cook or head chef is possible by gaining experience.
Personality Traits
Eager to Learn / Physically Fit / Polite and Courteous / Team Player
Work Style
Food Service Facility Work / Overtime Available / Shift Work / Standing Work / Uniform Provided
Career Path
Cooking Assistant / Apprentice → Cooking Staff → Cook → Head Chef / Chef
Required Skills
Ingredient Preparation / Kitchen Cleaning / Plating Assistance / Washing Techniques
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Ingredient Knowledge / Plating Techniques / Time Management Skills
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required for ingredient preparation and hygiene management. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because it is necessary to absorb the techniques of seniors and learn various cooking methods. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves long hours of standing work and carrying heavy loads. |
| Stress Tolerance | Kitchens during busy periods are hectic and require quick responses. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | In the kitchen, teamwork is necessary to cooperate efficiently. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not particularly required, such as for menu development. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Portion calculations are basic. |
Aliases
- Cooking Apprentice
- Cooking Assistant
- Kitchen Staff
Related Jobs
- Cook
- Kitchen Staff
- Patissier