Kitchen Helper
り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 follows the chef's instructions, performing tasks such as ingredient preprocessing, plating, and kitchen cleaning.
Description
Kitchen helpers work under the instructions of chefs or cooks, performing various support tasks related to cooking, such as washing and cutting ingredients, preliminary preparations, preparing and cleaning cooking utensils, plating, and kitchen cleaning. They are required to work quickly while paying attention to hygiene management and safety. By gaining on-site experience, it is possible to obtain a chef qualification or advance to a cooking staff position.
Future Outlook
The food and beverage industry continues to face labor shortages, with stable demand expected. Career advancement is facilitated by acquiring skills.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Physically fit / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
Long hours standing work / Night and early morning shifts / Shift work / Team work
Career Path
Cooking Assistant → Chef Apprentice → Chef → Kitchen Chief → Head Chef
Required Skills
Cooking Utensil Operation / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Ingredient Preprocessing / Knife Handling (Basic)
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Learning Speed / Plating
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because detailed work is required in ingredient preprocessing and plating. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is needed for standing work and carrying heavy utensils. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to handle busy periods and endure long hours of work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because collaboration in the kitchen is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Creativity is not primarily required as tasks follow instructions. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there is almost no advanced mathematical work. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Cooking Assistant
- Kitchen Assistant
Related Jobs
- Chef
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Staff