Prepared Food Maker
そうざいせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession responsible for the entire manufacturing process of prepared foods, from preprocessing raw materials such as washing and cutting, to cooking, seasoning, heat sterilization, forming, packaging, and inspection. Combines mass production line work with manual tasks, requiring strict hygiene management and quality maintenance.
Description
Prepared food makers handle the manufacturing processes from washing and cutting raw materials such as vegetables, fish, and meat, to seasoning, heating, flavoring, forming, packaging, and label application. Following hygiene management standards and quality standards, they utilize HACCP methods to efficiently produce safe products. While handling mass production via line work, they also flexibly accommodate small lots and multi-variety production. Rotating shifts or shift work are common, accompanied by handling heavy objects and prolonged standing.
Future Outlook
With rising health consciousness and time-saving needs, demand for prepared foods is increasing, and stable job opportunities are expected. Amid labor shortages and advances in automation and robotics, skills in efficiency improvement and quality management will become increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Good Cooperativeness / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work / Uniform Required
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Line Leader → Process Manager → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Cooking Equipment Operation / Hygiene Management Knowledge / Measuring Equipment Operation / Packaging Machine Operation / Quality Inspection
Recommended Skills
5S Kaizen Knowledge / Forklift Driving / HACCP Basic Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To ensure hygiene management and prevent quality variations. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Coordination is essential in line work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because they follow cooking procedures and recipes. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Mainly performing designated tasks according to procedures. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Although accurate measurement is sometimes required, complex mathematical analysis is unnecessary. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Supervisor
- Forklift Operator Training
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