Mixing-Kneading Worker (Bread-Confectionery Manufacturing)
かくはんねりこう（ぱん・かしせいぞう）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that uses machines such as mixers to blend, mix, and knead dough for bread and confectionery, maintaining quality and uniformity.
Description
Mixing and kneading workers are specialists who weigh raw materials for bread and confectionery, load them into mixers, and mix and knead them at appropriate times and speeds. They adjust blending ratios while checking the dough's temperature, viscosity, and moisture content to produce homogeneous dough. After completing the process, they hand over the dough to the shaping staff in the next process and perform cleaning and hygiene management of the used machines. From mass production lines to small-scale bakeries, quality control and efficient operations suited to the scale are required.
Future Outlook
While demand for bread and confectionery remains stable, labor-saving and automation technologies are advancing. Machine maintenance and advanced manufacturing management skills will be key factors in increasing future market value.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Bread Manufacturing Staff → Bread Making Technician → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager → Production Manager
Required Skills
Dough Adjustment / Food Hygiene Management / Mixing Machine/Mixer Operation / Process Management
Recommended Skills
Machine Maintenance and Inspection / Quality Control (HACCP Basics) / Recipe Development
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in quantities or temperature control directly impact product quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and frequent handling of heavy equipment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly recipe-based work, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Bread Making Skills Proficiency (Japan Skills Proficiency Test)
- Confectionery Hygienist
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Bread Dough Mixing Worker
- Confectionery Dough Mixing Worker
- Mixer Operator
Related Jobs
- Baking Worker
- Bread Making Technician
- Bread Shaping Worker
- Confectionery Making Technician
- Food Manufacturing Equipment Operator