Shiokara manufacturer
しおからせいぞうこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
Job of salting squid or seafood, fermenting and aging to manufacture shiokara.
Description
Shiokara manufacturers mainly salt squid or fish viscera with salt and ferment and age them at appropriate temperatures and humidity to produce shiokara. They handle raw material freshness management, salt content adjustment, temperature and pH management, quality inspection, packaging work, etc. Hygiene management and disinfection based on the Food Sanitation Law are essential, and products are finished by combining machine operations and manual labor on the production line.
Future Outlook
Due to labor shortages and advances in labor-saving measures, the introduction of automation equipment is expected to progress. On the other hand, regional characteristics and increased demand for high value-added products are anticipated, and building a production system that combines traditional techniques with the latest equipment will be a challenge.
Personality Traits
Cooperative / Meticulous / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Manufacturing apprentice → Shiokara manufacturing staff → Manufacturing leader → Quality control staff → Factory manager
Required Skills
Fermentation management / Hygiene management / Measurement / Packaging machine operation / Salting technique
Recommended Skills
Food additives knowledge / Quality control / Seafood preprocessing technique / Simple machine maintenance
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is required in raw material measurement and salt content adjustment |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to long hours of standing work and handling heavy objects |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Recipe development is often left to specialized professionals, so opportunities to demonstrate creativity are limited |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No advanced mathematical analysis is needed beyond basic measurement |
Related Qualifications
- Food hygiene supervisor
Aliases
- Shiokara artisan
- Shiokara processor
- Squid shiokara artisan
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