FOOD PRO

Question 1

自己紹介

Answer 1

Konnichiwa
Hajimemashite
Watashi no namae wa ミラデル デンシング tomoushimasu.
デル to yonde kudasai.
San juu san sai de dokushin desu.
Seinengappi wa sen kyuu hyaku kyuu juu ichi nen no shichigatsu joyokka desu.
Kazoku kousei wa haha to watashi to imouto ga hitori desu. watashi o irete zenbude san nin desu.
Gakureki wa Governor Generoso College of Arts, Sciences and Technology to iu daigaku de yo nen benkyoushimashita. Watashi wa kyōiku no gakushi-gō o motte imashita.
Davao Oriental no Governor Generoso kara mairimashita.
Watashi no shumi wa ryouri wo tsukuru koto desu.
Shigoto wa Cocohut Grill and Restaurant de ichi nen kan gurai kitchin sutafu toushite hataraite imashita.
Ima, shigoto arimasen ga seikomirai no gakkou de benkyoushite imasu.
Watashi no yume wa nihon de hataraku koto desu.
Nihon de hatarakitaishi ganbatte ikitai to omoimasu.
Douzo yoroshiku onegaiitashimasu.

Question 2

どうしてにほんではたらきたいですか。

Why work in Japan?
Why Japan

Answer 2

Nihon wa totemo kirei desu. Takai hinshitsu no shigoto de shirarete imasu. Soko de hataraku koto de, motto ooku chishiki o eru koto ga dekiru to shinjite imasu. Mata, watashi wa nihon no yutaka na bunka, tokuni puraibashī to chinmoku no sonchō ni miryou sarete imasu.

Japan is very beautiful and known for its high quality of work. I believe that working there will help me gain more knowledge. Also, I have always been fascinated by Japan’s rich culture, particularly its respect for privacy and silence.

Question 3

どうしてしょくひんかこうはたきたいですか。

Why do you want to work in food pro？

Answer 3

Tabemono ni kakawaru shigoto ga suki de, atarashii sukiru o manabitai desu. Tokuni, Nihon no obentō-tsukuri o manabitakute, itsuka jibun no shokuhin bijinesu ni ikashitaidesu.

I enjoy working with food and want to develop new skills. I am particularly interested in learning how to make Japanese bento meals and hope to apply this knowledge to my own food business someday.

Question 4

Chousho to tansho wa
nan desu ka?

What is your strength and weaknesses?

Answer 4

Watashi no chousho wa hatarakimono de, itsumo saizen wo tsukushite imasu.

Tansho wa nihongo wa mada jouzu de wa arimasen ga, demo motto benkyoushite umaku hanaseru youni ganbatte imasu.

My strength is that I am a hard worker and always do my best.

My weakness is that I I’m not good at Japanese yet, but I’m working hard to study more and speak better.

Question 5

shourai mokuhyou wa nan desu ka

What is your future goal/plan?

Answer 5

Shourai no keikaku/mokuhyou wa shokuhin gyōkai de keiken to sukiru o motto mi ni tsukeru koto desu. Mananda koto o ikashite, itsuka jibun no shokuhin bijinesu o mochitai desu.

My future plan is to gain more experience and skills in the food industry. I hope to apply what I learn and eventually have my own food business someday.

Question 6

Naze anata o yatou desu ka?

Answer 6

Watashi wa hatarakimono de, sugu ni manabu nōryoku ga arukara desu.

I’m a hard worker and have the ability to learn quickly.

Question 7

Dono kurai Nihon de hatarakitaidesu ka?

How long do you want to work in japan?

Answer 7

Chansu ga areba juu nen ijou desu.

Question 8

Kono shigoto ni dou kouken dekiru ka.

How can you contribute to this job?

Answer 8

kono shigoto ni kouken dekiru to kangaeru no wa, kore made no keiken kara mananda koto wo ikashi, atarashii kadai ni subayaku tekioshi, doryou to kyouryokushite hataraku nouryoku ga aru kara desu.

I believe I can contribute to this job because I can apply what I have learned from my past experiences, can quickly adapt to new challenges, and work cooperatively with my colleagues.

Question 9

taijuu wa nan kiro desu ka?

What is your body weight?

Answer 9

taijuu wa go juu ni kiro desu.

My weight is fifty-two kilograms.

Question 10

shinchou wa nan desu ka?

What is your body height?

Answer 10

shinchou wa hyaku go juu senchi desu.

My height is 150cm.

Question 11

omoi mono wa motte imasuka?

Can you lift heavy objects?

Answer 11

hai, motte imasu.

Yes, I can.

Question 12

nan kiro waa motte imasu ka?

how many kilograms can you lift?

Answer 12

san juu kiro motte imasu.

I can lift 30kg.

Question 13

atsui/samui tokoro wa daijoubu desu ka?

is hot/cold place okay with you?

Answer 13

hai, daijoubu desu.

Yes, it’s okay.

Question 14

nihon ryouri wa donna suki desu ka?

what kind of japanese food do you like?

Answer 14

Yakiniku to ramen ga suki desu.

I like takoyaki.

Question 15

shinpai ga aru?

do have any worries?

Answer 15

Nihongo de no komyunikēshon ni sukoshi shinpai ga arimasu, demo motto benkyō shite, sekkyoku teki ni hanasu you ni shimasu

Question 16

mainichi nan ji ni okimasu ka?

what time do you wake up everyday?

Answer 16

yo ji ni okimasu.

I wake up at 4’oclock.

Question 17

nan ji ni nemas ka?

what time do you sleep?

Answer 17

hachi ji ni nemas.

Question 18

irezumi wa arimasu ka?

do you have a tattoo?

Answer 18

arimasen

Question 19

tobacco wo suimasu ka?

Answer 19

iie, suimasen

Question 20

sake wo nomimasu ka?

Answer 20

nomimasen

Question 21

shigoto no igai doko ka ikitai desu ka?

outside work what place do you want to go?

Answer 21

Nihon no kankouchi ni ikitai desu.

I want to visit Japan’s tourist spots. (kyoto no otera to jinja desu)

Question 22

shigoto no igai nani ga shitai desu ka?

what do you want to do outside/beside work?

Answer 22

nihon no utsukishi-sa o tanken shitai desu.

I want to explore the beauty of Japan.

Question 23

nihon ni tsuite dou omoimasu ka?

What do you think of Japan.

Answer 23

nihon wa totemo kirei desu. ato, bunka ga yutaka desu.

Japan is very beautiful and rich in culture.

Question 24

Nihon ni itta koto ga arimasu ka?

have you been to Japan?

Answer 24

iie, mada desu.

Not yet.

Question 25

Hoka no shuzoku to kyouryoku suru koto wa dekimasu ka. Can you work with other races?

Answer 25

hai, daijoubu des.

Question 26

kyodai ga imasu ka? Do have siblings?

Answer 26

hai, imouto ga hitori desu. watashi wa choujo desu.

Question 27

kodomo ga imasu ka? Do yo have children?

Answer 27

kodomo ga imasen. I dont have children.

Question 28

kareshi ga imasu ka. do you have a boyfriend?

Answer 28

kareshi ga imasen.

Question 29

yasumi no hi wa dono youna katsudou o shite imasu ka? What would you do during your day off?

Answer 29

yasumi ni hi wa ie ni souji to sentaku o shimasu. In my day off, i clean the house and do the laundry.

Question 30

nihongo o doko de benkyoushimashita ka? Where did you study japanese?

Answer 30

seiko mirai no gakkou to youtube de nihongo o benkyoushite imasu. I have studied japanes in seiko mirai language school and in youtube.

Question 31

nihongo o dono gurai benkyoushimashita ka? How long have you studied japanese?

Answer 31

ichi nen kan gurai nihongo o benkyoushite imasu. I have been studying japanese for a year now.

Question 32

kibou kyuuryo-gaku wa ikura desu ka? What is your expected salary?

Answer 32

juu man en desu. 100,000 yen (37k in peso)

Question 33

ikura no okane o kazoku ni okurimasu ka? how much money would you send to your family?

Answer 33

san man en desu. 30,000 yen (9k in peso)

Question 34

nani o dekimasu ka? what can you do?

Answer 34

Watashi wa kitchin de no tetsudai ga dekimasu. Sōji to shokuzai no junbi to moritsuke o shikkari dekimasu. Mata, atarashī koto o manabu no ga suki de, shiji o yoku kiite kōdō dekimasu. I can assist in the kitchen. I can properly handle cleaning, food preparation, and plating. Also, I enjoy learning new things and can follow instructions well.

Question 35

what would yo do when you have conflict with a co-worker?

Answer 35

watashi wa ochitsuite, hakkiri komyunikeshon wo torimasu. i will stay calm and seek clear communication.

Question 36

nihon de doko ka ikitai desu ka? What place in japan would you like to go?

Answer 36

Hokkaido desu.

Question 37

sabishii no toki wa doushimasu ka? When you feel lonely, what would yo do?

Answer 37

sabishii no toki wa kazoku to tomodachi o video tsuuwashitari, shumi ni bottoushimasu.

Question 38

How do yo handle stress?

Answer 38

mijikai kyūkei o torimasu I will take short breaks.

Question 39

anata ga shigoto no nakama ga nusunde iru no o mitsuketara, dou shimasu ka? What will you do if you caught your work mate stealing?

Answer 39

jiken wo kirokushite, mane-ja- ni houkokushimasu. I will document it and report it to the manager.

Question 40

Question for employer

Answer 40

Onsha de wa, Firipinjin ga hataraite imasu ka. are there any filipinos working in your farm?

Question 41

nihonjin ni tsuite dou omoimasu ka? what do you think of japanese people?

Answer 41

nihonjin wa hatarakimono desu.

Question 42

kore made no keiken ni tsuite oshite kudasai. Please tell me about your previous experience.

Answer 42

I have experience assisting in the kitchen including cleaning, food preparation like washing and cutting the vegies, and placing the food in platters or food boxes for take away. Working in a fast-paced environment, it’s important to stay organized, follow instructions, manage time well, stay calm under pressure, work efficiently with others and should always prioritize food safety and hygiene to avoid spoilage, cross-contamination and risk of illness. Also I always strive to improve my skills for customer satisfaction.

Question 43

ooki na mondai ga attari,kazoku ni dareka ga nakunattarishitara, ie ni kaerimasu ka? If there a major problem or someone in your family passes away, will you go back home?

Answer 43

ie ni kaerimasen.watashi wa shigoto no sekinin wo shitteimasu. I'm not going home. I am aware of my responsibilities at work.

Question 44

saisho no kyouryo de nani o shimasu ka? what will you do with your first salary?

Answer 44

watashi wa tsumikasannatta mibarai no shakkin o hensaishi, sono ichibu o kinkyou shikin toshite chokin suru tsumori desu. I plan to pay off the outstanding debt that has accumulated and save some of it as a financial aid.

Question 45

mae no shigoto wa doushite yamemashita ka? why did you quit your previous job?

Answer 45

keiyaku ga owarimashita. my contract has ended.

Question 46

Heisa e shibudouki oshi Reasn for joining our company

Answer 46

Onsha de hataraku koto de, motto ooku na shokuhin sangyou no chisiki wo eru koto ga dekiru to shinjite imasu. I believe that working at your company will allow me to gain more knowledge about the food industry.

Question 47

What is obento?

Answer 47

It is ready made japanese meal typically packed in a box, w/c usually contains, rice, protein, vegies and sometimes fruits.

Question 48

What do you know about food safety regulations?

Answer 48

Food safety regulations ensure that food is prepared, handled, and stored properly to prevent spoilage, cross-contamination and risk of illness. It includes proper handwashing, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and handling and storing ingredients properly. This is essential for maintaining food quality and safety."

Question 49

Maintain Hygiene

Answer 49

1) Wash hands thoroughly before handling food. 2) Wear gloves, hairnet and a clean apron. 3) Keep workstations clean and sanitized.

Question 50

Proper Ingredient Handling

Answer 50

1) Wash vegetables and fruits before cutting. 2) Store raw and cooked foods separately to prevent cross-contamination. 3) Use separate cutting boards for meat, seafood, and vegetables.

Question 51

Safe Cutting Techniques

Answer 51

1) Use sharp knives for precise cutting. 2) Hold the knife properly and use a stable cutting surface. 3) Cut ingredients uniformly for even cooking.

Question 52

Correct Cooking Preparation

Answer 52

1) Measure ingredients accurately. 2) Follow recipes carefully. 3) Prepare ingredients in advance for efficiency.

Question 53

Storage and Temperature Control

Answer 53

1) Keep perishable items refrigerated at the right temperature. 2) Store dry ingredients in a cool, dry place. 3) Label and date stored items to ensure freshness.

Question 54

How do you stay calm when its busy?

Answer 54

When things get busy, I stay calm by prioritizing tasks and staying organized. I remind myself to breathe and stay focused on the task at hand. Keeping a positive attitude and communicating well with my team also helps.

Question 55

How do you handle an unsatisfied customer?

Answer 55

When dealing with an unsatisfied customer, I first listen carefully to their concerns and empathize with their situation. I will make sure to acknowledge their feelings and assure them that I am here to help. Then, I try to find a solution that addresses their concerns and ensure that they feel heard and valued. If needed, I will involve a supervisor or manager to resolve the issue.

Question 56

What do you like most about working in the food industry?

Answer 56

I find it very rewarding to see customers enjoying the food that I helped prepare. Additionally, I appreciate the teamwork and the fast-paced nature of the job, as it allows me to learn and grow continuously. It also provides me a chance to develop valuable skills, such as attention to detail, time management, and customer service, all of which contribute to personal and professional growth."

Question 57

Why you didn't use your degree in teaching?

Answer 57

I took that course primarily because I got a scholarship and it was the best opportunity available to me at that time. However, over time, I realized that my true interest lies elsewhere. Working in different field has given me a chance to develop other skills and I'm focused on building a career that aligns more with my personal strength and goals.

Question 58

What hours are you available at work?

Answer 58

I am flexible. Morning or night shifts are fine with me.

Question 59

kitchen equipments

Answer 59

deep fryer tea maker oven microwave toaster steamer blender knife pan pot spatula peeler whisk measuring cup strainer pestle tongs ladle baking dish trays knife potato masher garlic presser lemon squeezer cutting board mixing bowls

Question 60

storing dry ingredients

Answer 60

1) Keep the storage area clean and well-ventilated 2) Store foods away from heat and light 3) Store foods off the floor and away from walls 4) Clean up spills immediately 5) Date foods when they arrive 6) Use air-tight storage containers 7) Apply the first in, first out rule.

Question 61

Storing perishable items

Answer 61

1) Refrigerate or freeze perishable items as soon as possible 2) Don't leave perishable items out at room temperature for more than two hours. 3) Don't crowd the refrigerator or freezer so tightly that air can't circulate. 4) Apply the first in, first out rule.

Question 62

Brunwaz cut

Answer 62

to do this, the ingredient should be julienned first then turned a quarter and diced to create a 1/8 inch cubes (carrot, celery, onions & bell peppers)

Question 63

julienne cut

Answer 63

the ingredient is cut into long, uniform strips, often used for salads (carrot, cucumber, bell peppers)

Question 64

mince cut

Answer 64

is used for aromatics like onion, garlic, ginger

Question 65

cube cut

Answer 65

cubed ingredients to uniform size 1/2 inch cube (potatoes, meat)

Question 66

dice cut

Answer 66

smaller than cube cut (carrots, celery)

Question 67

chiffonade cut

Answer 67

is used for cutting herbs into long ribbons, roll them up and then cut across (basil leaves)

Question 68

cleaning and sanitizing working area

Answer 68

water detergent bleach solution clean cloth sponge mop

Question 69

food waste

Answer 69

1) leftover ingredients 2) uneaten customer meals 3) spoiled items

Question 70

Packaging waste

Answer 70

recyclable items like 1) cardboard 2) plastic containers 3) aluminum cans 4) glass bottles

Question 71

Hazardous waste

Answer 71

1) cleaning chemicals 2) grease 3) certain kitchen equipment

Question 72

5 years from now

Answer 72

Chansu ga areba, ima kara 5-nen-go mo watashi wa onsha de hataraite imasu.