Simmer Cook (Restaurant)
にかた
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
A profession in Japanese restaurants specializing in the preparation of simmered dishes and stews, handling dashi extraction, heat control, and flavor adjustment.
Description
Simmer cooks specialize in preparing simmered dishes and stews at Japanese restaurants, ryotei, or izakaya. They optimize flavor and texture through dashi preparation, ingredient preprocessing, appropriate heat control, and simmering time management. They also adjust recipes according to seasons and ingredients, manage inventory, maintain hygiene, and collaborate with the team to carry out cooking tasks.
Future Outlook
With the domestic and international popularity of Japanese cuisine and the rise in health consciousness, the demand for cooking positions including simmered dishes is expected to remain stable.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Contract Employee / Early Morning Shifts / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Cooking Assistant → Simmer Cook → Sous Chef → Head Chef → Chef
Required Skills
Dashi Preparation / Heat Adjustment / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Preprocessing / Knife Skills
Recommended Skills
Ingredient Selection / Menu Development / Plating / Seasoning Knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Requires meticulous attention to subtle differences in taste and heat adjustment. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Requires physical strength to handle heavy pots and stand for long periods. |
| Stress Tolerance | Need to endure busyness during peak times and continuous standing work. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Necessary to collaborate with other cooking staff in the kitchen to proceed with tasks. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
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