Retort Food Ingredient Preparer
れとるとしょくひんげんりょうちょうりこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that measures, washes, heats, and sterilizes raw materials for retort foods, supplying them in a state suitable for the next process of filling and packaging.
Description
Retort food ingredient preparers work on production lines for retort pouch foods and retort curry, handling tasks from raw material receiving to pre-processing (washing and sorting), weighing, heating and cooking, mixing, and preparation before sterilization. They are required to manage temperatures, adhere to recipes, and follow hygiene standards (such as HACCP), maintaining safe and uniform quality while efficiently operating the production line. This includes machine operation, record management, and regular cleaning and inspection tasks.
Future Outlook
With increasing focus on food safety and growing demand from the food service industry, the retort food market is expanding. Advances in automation and IoT adoption are making quality control abilities and equipment operation skills increasingly important.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing Operator → Line Leader → Manufacturing Manager → Production Engineer → Factory Manager
Required Skills
Basic Hygiene Management Knowledge / Cooking Equipment Operation / Raw Material Processing / Temperature Management / Weighing Operations
Recommended Skills
Basic HACCP Knowledge / Basic Machine Maintenance / Food Hygiene Management Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because hygiene management and accurate reproduction of recipes are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and repetitive motions. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Retort Food Processing Technician
- Retort Raw Material Preparer
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