Tempura Fryer (Deli)
てんぷらあげしょくにん（そうざい）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A specialist who handles tempura preprocessing, battering, frying, and quality control at supermarkets and deli stores.
Description
Tempura fryers (deli) perform ingredient preprocessing (cutting and washing), batter preparation and application, and frying in a fryer. They maintain a constant oil temperature and strictly adhere to frying times to achieve uniform batter color and texture. They also perform efficient production line work, hygiene management, cleaning and inspection of utensils and equipment, to stably supply high-quality deli tempura.
Future Outlook
Demand is stable with the expansion of the ready-to-eat food market, but there is a possibility of advancing automation and labor-saving technologies from the perspectives of labor shortage and cost reduction.
Personality Traits
Attentive to details / Cooperative / Patient / Physically strong
Work Style
Early morning shifts / Factory work / Indoor work / Part-time and part-time OK / Shift work
Career Path
Deli Production Staff → Shift Leader → Production Chief → Factory Manager → Product Development Staff
Required Skills
Batter Preparation / Heating Adjustment / Hygiene Management / Oil Temperature Management
Recommended Skills
Complaint Handling / Food Loss Reduction / Fryer Maintenance / Work Efficiency Improvement
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | To accurately manage frying time and oil temperature and maintain uniform quality |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical stamina is required for long hours of standing work and handling heavy cooking utensils |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to quickly handle large volumes of cooking during busy periods |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because it is necessary to collaborate with multiple staff to efficiently proceed with cooking |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because work follows manualized cooking procedures |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because there are few opportunities for complex mathematical analysis |
Related Qualifications
- Cooking License
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Deli Cook
- Tempura Chef
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- Deli Production Staff
- Fry Cook
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