Fish & Meat Specialist

Japanese Food Store

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