Tofu Shop Worker (Excluding Sales Staff)
とうふやてんいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that manufactures, molds, and packages tofu from soybeans using traditional tofu-making techniques or machinery.
Description
Tofu shop workers (excluding sales staff) handle the entire tofu manufacturing process, including soaking and grinding soybeans, heat treatment, adding nigari for coagulation, molding, pressing, packaging, and sterilization. Machine operation, temperature control, and hygiene management are important, and precise measurement and timing are required to maintain consistent quality and texture. Depending on the production scale, line work and manual labor are combined, and work is carried out efficiently in teams.
Future Outlook
While demand for tofu remains stable due to growing health consciousness, challenges include skill succession and successor shortages amid advancing automation in production lines.
Personality Traits
Good Team Player / Meticulous / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Factory Work / Shift Work / Standing Work
Career Path
Worker → Group Leader/Chief → Factory Manager → Quality Control Staff
Required Skills
Hygiene Management / Machine Operation / Quality Control / Tofu Manufacturing Process
Recommended Skills
Basic Microbiology Knowledge / Food Hygiene Manager Qualification / Forklift Operation Skills / Sanitation Inspection Technology
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because precision is required in coagulation time and temperature control. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because physical strength is required for handling heavy soybean bags and machine parts. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because coordination with other workers is essential in line work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly standard operations following recipes, with little creative work. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
- Forklift Operation Training
Aliases
- Tofu Artisan
- Tofu Manufacturer
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