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

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