Seafood Associate

Overview

Join our dynamic team as a Seafood Associate and become a vital part of delivering fresh, high-quality seafood products to our valued customers. In this energetic role, you will handle a variety of food preparation and processing tasks, ensuring that all seafood items meet strict safety and quality standards. Your expertise will help create an inviting shopping experience while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and cleanliness. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your culinary skills and contribute to a vibrant retail environment dedicated to excellence in the food industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process seafood products, including filleting, trimming, slicing, and portioning using appropriate knife skills and meat cutting techniques
• Operate fish handling and meat processing machines safely and efficiently, adhering to food safety sanitizing procedures
• Package seafood items accurately for retail display or customer orders, ensuring proper labeling and presentation
• Conduct visual inspections for quality control, checking for freshness, appearance, and any signs of spoilage or contamination
• Maintain proper handling of perishable goods by managing storage temperatures and inventory rotation to ensure freshness
• Assist customers with product selection, answer questions about seafood options, and provide excellent customer service in a retail store setting
• Follow all food safety protocols, including sanitizing workstations, tools, and equipment regularly to uphold food safety standards

Qualifications

• Experience in food production, food preparation, or the food industry with a focus on seafood or meat processing preferred
• Demonstrated ability in butchery, fish handling, and slicing techniques with basic knife skills essential for precise meat cutting and trimming methods
• Knowledge of food safety management practices, sanitizing procedures, and visual inspection for quality control required
• Prior retail store experience or customer service background is highly desirable
• Familiarity with food handling regulations and perishable goods management is a plus
• Strong attention to detail combined with basic math skills for accurate portioning and packaging
• Kitchen or culinary experience that includes meat preparation or restaurant work will be considered an asset

This role is paid and offers an engaging environment where your skills directly impact customer satisfaction. If you’re passionate about food safety, enjoy working with fresh ingredients, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, we invite you to bring your energy and expertise to our team!

Pay: $26.77 - $34.42 per hour

Expected hours: 26.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person