Kitchen Helper
ちょうりてつだいにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Kitchen Assistants and Cook Trainees
Summary
A job that assists with tasks such as ingredient preparation, equipment setup, cleaning, and plating under the instructions of a cook in restaurants, school cafeterias, and other food service facilities.
Description
Kitchen helpers, in restaurants, hotels, school cafeterias, etc., work under the instructions of cooks or chefs to perform tasks such as washing, cutting, and prepping ingredients, preparing and cleaning cooking utensils, plating, and cleaning and disinfecting the kitchen. They are required to manage hygiene and ensure efficient workflow, and need teamwork skills and physical stamina to smoothly carry out tasks as a team. It is also a place to learn the basics for advancing to become a cook.
Future Outlook
Amid ongoing labor shortages in the food service industry, demand for kitchen helpers remains stable, and with advances in efficiency and labor-saving efforts, diverse work styles are required.
Personality Traits
Flexible and adaptable / Meticulous and polite / Physically fit / Team-oriented
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Shift work / Short-hour shifts available / Standing work / Team work
Career Path
Kitchen Helper → Cook Apprentice → Cook → Head Chef
Required Skills
Cooking Utensil Cleaning Management / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Preparation / Knife Handling
Recommended Skills
Efficient Work Procedures / Food Hygiene Knowledge / Plating / Time Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Fine attention to hygiene is required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of prolonged standing work and handling of heavy items. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination with kitchen staff is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | The work focuses on executing prescribed procedures rather than complex analysis or planning. |
| Creativity & Ideation | There is no menu planning, etc., and it mainly involves routine tasks. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Advanced calculations are hardly required. |
| Planning & Organization | There are few opportunities to make plans independently, as procedures follow instructions. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager Qualification
Aliases
- Cooking Assistant
- Kitchen Assistant
- Kitchen Helper
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Chef Assistant
- Cook
- Kitchen Staff