Fishmonger – Retail

Company: Jim Pattison Enterprises Ltd. o/a Delta Pacific Seafoods

Business Information:
Delta Pacific Seafoods is the largest fresh, frozen and value-added seafood processor in British Columbia, specializing in high-quality, custom seafood processing, value-added and cold storage services. At Delta Pacific, we employ a diverse and family-oriented workforce. We offer year-round employment, competitive wages, and group benefits including extended, dental and group RRSP. We also provide on-the-job training, uniforms, and equipment.

Our Filleting Department is seeking individuals with excellent knife skills to join the team. Fish Mongers expertly fillet various species of fish sold to the company’s food wholesale and retail customers, ensuring maximum use of the raw material. They are responsible for breaking down whole fish (Round, H&G, etc.) to the appropriate fillet specifications (which vary by customer) and for meeting set yield goals, which are different for each species being filleted.

Business Address: 6001 60th Ave, Delta, British Columbia V4K 0B2

Location of Work: Same as above

Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent

Estimated

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Job Duties:

• Fillet fish according to fillet specifications to meet set yield goals
• Ensure each product is filleted to meet the specifications outlined by the customer
• Cut carcasses, sides, and quarters
• Scrape away scales, remove bones, separate fillets and scrap parts using knife
• Cut fish into steaks and fillets and place in container for weighing
• Wrap and package prepared fish
• Prepare special orders and special displays
• Work with a variety of hand tools to cut and trim fish (knives, saws, and hand vacuums)
• Train fish cutters as needed
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work area, including cutting knives and other equipment

Requirements:

• Education: No formal education required
• Experience: Previous filleting experience with seafood, meat, or poultry is a strong asset. Training will be provided.
• Must take direction and abide by safety rules

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:
Repetitive tasks, handling heavy loads (lift and/or move up to 70 pounds), physically demanding, manual dexterity, attention to detail, good hand-eye coordination, standing for extended periods

Personal Suitability: Team player, reliability

Work Site Environment: Noisy, cold/refrigerated, wet/damp

Language: English is required

Wage: $24.17 per hour or greater, depending on the individual’s knife skills and associated production piece rates. 40 hours per week (hours may vary from week to week depending on fishing activity and operational requirements).

Benefits:

• Short-term disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Group RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)
• Extended medical insurance
• Uniforms and equipment provided
• Subsidized accommodation available

Important Information:
Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Occasional overtime and weekend work may be required depending on operational needs (overtime is voluntary). This position involves working in a cold, damp and noisy environment.