Umeboshi Pickling Worker
うめぼしづけこう
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A profession that manufactures umeboshi by salting green plums, coloring with red shiso, sun-drying, and other processes.
Description
Umeboshi pickling workers sort and wash green plums and carry out the salting process under appropriate salt concentrations and temperature/humidity conditions. They add red shiso to the fully pickled plums for coloring and fermentation management, then finish the umeboshi through several days of sun-drying or indoor drying. After completion, they perform quality inspections and handle the entire process up to packaging, storage, and shipping. As it is influenced by seasons and weather, meticulous management skills and physical stamina are required.
Future Outlook
With the rise in health consciousness, demand for umeboshi as a functional food is increasing. Prospects include regional branding leveraging traditional manufacturing methods and the development of reduced-salt and low-salt products.
Personality Traits
Meticulous / Patient / Physically Strong / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Tsukemono Artisan → Food Processing Technician → Production Manager → Quality Manager → Food Manufacturer Manager
Required Skills
Food Hygiene Knowledge / Quality Inspection / Salt Adjustment / Temperature and Humidity Control
Recommended Skills
Fermentation Process Management / Food Processing Technology / Quality Improvement Techniques
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to accurately manage salt concentration and pickling time |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because of the need to transport and handle large quantities of plums and pickling containers |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Since the work is mostly performed based on existing recipes, originality is not particularly necessary |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
Aliases
- Tsukemono Artisan
- Umeboshi Artisan
- Umeboshi Manufacturing Worker
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