Fish & Meat Specialist

Japanese Food Store

London

Fish & Meat Specialist

Hourly rate: 13.25 – 13.91 GBP

Duties and Responsibilities

Product Preparation, Processing & Presentation

• Expertly fillet, portion, and prepare fish and meat, including sashimi-grade fish and Japanese-style cuts.

• Prepare, trim, debone, fillet, portion, and package fish, seafood, poultry, and meat.

• Ensure all preparation meets company and industry standards.

• Prepare and garnish food according to presentation standards.

• Prepare sushi-grade fish following strict food safety procedures.

• Slice and portion fish for sushi, sashimi, nigiri, and other products.

• Assist in preparing and presenting products for retail display.

• Ensure all raw-consumption fish meets safety and traceability requirements.

• Maintain attractive, well-stocked, and correctly labelled displays.

• Monitor product quality and remove items not meeting standards.

Food Safety & Hygiene

• Follow all food safety training and safe handling practices.

• Adhere to HACCP principles and hygiene regulations.

• Monitor and record storage and display temperatures.

• Ensure proper handling, storage, labelling, and traceability.

• Maintain strict hygiene during preparation, especially raw fish.

• Clean and sanitise work areas, tools, and equipment regularly.

• Wear appropriate PPE.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Receive, inspect, and verify deliveries.

• Maintain stock rotation using FIFO.

• Monitor stock levels and report shortages.

• Minimise waste through careful handling and storage.

• Assist with stock counts and audits.

Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Safely operate knives, slicers, grinders, saws, scales, and other equipment.

• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained properly.

• Report faults or hazards immediately.

Compliance & Safety

• Comply with company health and safety policies.

• Identify and report workplace hazards.

• Participate in ongoing training.

Skills Required

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar fast‑paced environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.