London
Fish & Meat Specialist
Hourly rate: 13.25 – 13.91 GBP
Duties and Responsibilities
Product Preparation, Processing & Presentation
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Expertly fillet, portion, and prepare fish and meat, including sashimi-grade fish and Japanese-style cuts.
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Prepare, trim, debone, fillet, portion, and package fish, seafood, poultry, and meat.
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Ensure all preparation meets company and industry standards.
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Prepare and garnish food according to presentation standards.
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Prepare sushi-grade fish following strict food safety procedures.
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Slice and portion fish for sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and other products.
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Assist in preparing and presenting products for retail display.
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Ensure all raw-consumption fish meets safety and traceability requirements.
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Maintain attractive, well-stocked, and correctly labelled displays.
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Monitor product quality and remove items not meeting standards.
Food Safety & Hygiene
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Follow all food safety training and safe handling practices.
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Adhere to HACCP principles and hygiene regulations.
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Monitor and record storage and display temperatures.
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Ensure proper handling, storage, labelling, and traceability.
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Maintain strict hygiene during preparation, especially raw fish.
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Clean and sanitise work areas, tools, and equipment regularly.
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Wear appropriate PPE.
Inventory & Stock Management
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Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries.
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Maintain stock rotation using FIFO.
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Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
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Minimise waste through careful handling and storage.
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Assist with stock counts and audits.
Equipment Operation & Maintenance
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Safely operate knives, slicers, grinders, saws, scales, and other equipment.
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Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained properly.
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Report faults or hazards immediately.
Compliance & Safety
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Comply with company health and safety policies.
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Identify and report workplace hazards.
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Participate in ongoing training.
Skills Required
Essential
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Previous experience in a similar fast‑paced environment.
Desirable
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Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety
Salary description
£30000.00 - £33000.00 per year