Tempura Fryer (Restaurant)
てんぷらあげしょくにん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Service Occupations
- Middle : Food Preparation Occupations
- Minor : Japanese Cuisine Chefs
Summary
In restaurants, responsible for tempura preparation from battering to frying and plating, drawing out the umami of ingredients with oil at the optimal temperature as a cooking professional.
Description
Tempura fryers are specialist technicians in Japanese cuisine who apply the optimal batter to ingredients such as seafood and vegetables, strictly managing oil temperature and frying time to achieve a fragrant finish. They pay attention to preparation and preprocessing, selection of ingredients that capture the sense of season, types of oil and temperature adjustments, oil draining after frying, and tableware and plating, providing customers with the ideal texture and aroma. Hygiene management and teamwork are also essential, cooperating with the head chef and hall staff to ensure smooth service.
Future Outlook
With the increase in demand for dining out and growing interest in authentic Japanese cuisine, demand for skilled tempura fryers is expected to remain stable and increase. On the other hand, as aging progresses, the importance of training successors and passing on techniques will grow.
Personality Traits
Dexterous Hands Skilled in Fine Work / High Cleanliness Awareness / High Concentration / Patient
Work Style
Full-time / Night Duty / Shift / Store Work
Career Path
Apprentice → Qualified Fryer → Assistant Head Chef → Head Chef → Tempura Restaurant Opening (Independent)
Required Skills
Battering Technique / Heating Adjustment / Hygiene Management / Ingredient Preparation / Oil Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Customer Service Manners / Ingredient Selection / Menu Development / Plating
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because subtle differences in temperature and frying time greatly affect the finish. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it requires stamina to stand for long hours while handling hot oil continuously. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to maintain stable quality even during busy periods. |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Cooking Technician (Japanese Cuisine)
- Specialized Cooking Chef
Aliases
- Fryer
- Tempura Chef
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