Fish & Meat Specialist

Japanese Food Store
London
Fish & Meat Specialist
Hourly rate: 13.25 – 13.91 GBP
Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Provide expert advice on fish, meat, seafood, sushi, and sashimi.

• Assist customers with selection, preparation, and cooking advice.

• Handle special requests and bespoke orders professionally.

• Deliver excellent service to ensure customer satisfaction.

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

• Ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained properly.

• Report faults or hazards immediately.

• Comply with company health and safety policies.

• Identify and report workplace hazards.

• Participate in ongoing training.

• Complete department paperwork daily/weekly.

• Ensure legal checks are completed accurately.

• Clock in and out according to company policy.

• Previous experience in a similar fast‑paced environment.

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.