Marine Product Tsukudani Worker
すいさんぶつつくだにこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A manufacturing job that processes seafood into preserved food by simmering it with seasonings.
Description
Marine product tsukudani workers clean and preprocess seafood, then simmer it in seasoning liquids such as soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, evaporating moisture at appropriate temperatures and times to produce tsukudani that can be stored long-term. They are responsible for a series of processes including raw material quality control, hygiene management, adjustment of seasoning ratios and simmering times, product sugar and salt content inspection, sterilization, filling, and packaging. They also operate factory machinery and manage production lines, playing a role in supplying safe and stable quality products.
Future Outlook
Demand for preserved foods is stable, and with an aging population and rising health consciousness, development of low-salt and functional tsukudani is progressing. Automation and labor-saving in production are accelerating, increasing demand for specialists in quality control and new product development.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Physically Fit / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Contract Employee / Factory Work / Full-time Employee / Part-time / Shift Work
Career Path
Manufacturing Staff → Line Leader → Quality Control Staff → Factory Manager → Production Manager → Executive
Required Skills
Cooking Skills (Simmering) / Hygiene Management / Manufacturing Equipment Operation / Temperature and Time Management
Recommended Skills
Food Labeling Law Knowledge / Hygiene Management / Inventory Management / Quality Control
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy in seasoning ratios, simmering times, etc., directly affects quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Involves standing work with many repetitive tasks, requiring physical stamina. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Recipes are specified, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | No need for complex mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Tsukudani Artisan
- Tsukudani Worker
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