Kitchen Helper
きっちんへるぱー
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Kitchen Assistants and Cook Trainees
Summary
A profession that supports cooking in restaurants, cafeterias, and other food service facilities by preparing ingredients, washing, cleaning, plating, and more.
Description
Kitchen helpers work in kitchens of restaurants, cafes, employee cafeterias, hospital meal services, etc., handling ingredient preparation using knives, plating, washing dishes and cooking utensils, kitchen cleaning, and other tasks. They must follow instructions from chefs or head cooks, performing work accurately and hygienically according to specified procedures. Tasks also include transporting ingredients and utensils, assisting with inventory management, and the ability to work efficiently as a team.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the food service industry, steady demand is expected. While labor shortages and utilization of foreign workers progress, changes such as task automation and introduction of cooking robots are also anticipated.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Kitchen Helper → Cooking Assistant → Cook → Chef
Required Skills
Cleaning and Washing / Cooking Assistance Skills / Hygiene Management
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills (English) / Ingredient Knowledge / Understanding of Cooking Procedures
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Frequent on-site changes and urgent responses require quick adaptation. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Meticulous attention is needed to ensure ingredient safety, quality, and hygiene. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Physical stamina required for long hours of standing work and transporting heavy ingredients. |
| Stress Tolerance | High concentration and endurance needed during peak times. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Need to collaborate with other kitchen staff to carry out tasks. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Little need to complexly analyze cooking processes. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Rarely required to demonstrate creativity in cooking. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Accurate measurement is required, but advanced numerical analysis is not needed. |
| Planning & Organization | Rarely responsible for creating cooking plans. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
Aliases
- Kitchen Assistant
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Staff