Cook (Personal Household)
りょうりにん（こじんかてい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Domestic Life Support Service Occupations
- Minor : Other Domestic Life Support Service Occupations
Summary
A profession that visits private homes to handle daily meal preparation or special event cooking, providing menus tailored to customers' preferences and nutritional balance.
Description
A cook (personal household) provides on-site cooking services at clients' residences, handling menu creation, ingredient selection, cooking, plating, and cleanup tailored to the client's tastes, allergies, and nutritional needs. Covers everything from everyday family meals to home parties and anniversary menus, while paying attention to food poisoning prevention, hygiene management, and utensil handling. Requires communication skills and proposal abilities with clients, as well as ongoing learning about health trends and food fads.
Future Outlook
With the increase in elderly households and dual-income families, demand for home-visit cooking services is steadily rising. Expertise tailored to health-conscious and personalized needs is required.
Personality Traits
Attentive to others / Curious and inquisitive / Flexible and adaptable / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Dispatched Visits / Freelance / Multiple jobs possible / Part-time possible
Career Path
Freelance Home Cook → Housework Proxy Service Manager → Catering Company Employee → Cooking Instructor → Restaurant Chef
Required Skills
Home Cooking / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Selection and Preparation / Menu Creation
Recommended Skills
Communication Skills / Food Styling / Ingredient Management / Nutrition Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires utmost attention to hygiene management and plating aesthetics. |
| Communication Skills | Because it is necessary to accurately understand client requests and provide meticulous responses. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires physical stamina for long hours of standing work and carrying heavy pots. |
| Planning & Organization | Essential for procuring ingredients and scheduling cooking. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because experience and intuition are valued more than detailed logical analysis. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Limited to portion calculations with little need for advanced numerical analysis. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is mainly done individually with little collaboration with others. |
Related Qualifications
- Cook License
- Dietitian
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Home Chef
- Home Cooking Chef
- Personal Chef
- Visiting Cook
Related Jobs
- Cooking Instructor
- Dietitian
- Housework Proxy Staff
- Licensed Cook
- Patissier