Ranked #370 safest from AI among all Japanese occupations
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How AI is changing this job
A written analysis for this occupation is being prepared.
AI replacement risk compares the parts of a job that are easy to hand to AI or software (processing information, documentation, repetitive computer work) with the parts that are hard to automate (physical work, working closely with people, judgment in unpredictable settings), using the MHLW job tag survey on work activities, work context, skills and knowledge. The result is a relative position among all occupations in the country, scaled to 0–100%. Methodology →
Skills, education and requirements for 洋菓子製造、パティシエ
Key skills
Active Listening
3.2
Speaking
2.8
Reading Comprehension
2.7
Instructing
2.5
Writing
2.5
Quality Control Analysis
2.5
Equipment Selection
2.5
Monitoring
2.4
Skill levels from the MHLW job tag worker survey.
Key knowledge areas
Production and Processing
2.7
Customer and Personal Service
1.8
Sales and Marketing
1.7
Administration and Management
1.3
Personnel and Human Resources
1.1
Administrative
1.0
Mathematics
1.0
Mechanical
0.9
What the work involves
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsControlling Machines and ProcessesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkCommunicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsHandling and Moving Objects
Important abilities
Problem SensitivityFinger DexterityManual DexterityWrist-Finger SpeedStatic StrengthVisual Color Discrimination
Licenses and certifications (Japan)
製菓衛生師
１級菓子製造技能士 National license
２級菓子製造技能士 National license
Related qualifications listed on job tag (names in Japanese). Some are mandatory, others recommended.
Pay and employment figures are national statistics. Projected pay, outlook scores and AI replacement risk are estimates from the Shigoto Zukan model, not guarantees. To request a correction, use the contact form. How to read the data
Sources: Basic Survey on Wage Structure (2025), Population Census and Hello Work employment statistics as published on the MHLW job tag site (retrieved Nov 1, 2026); Occupational Information Database (JILPT). Pay ranges, projections and scores are Shigoto Zukan estimates.