Fish & Meat Specialist

JAC Recruitment (UK) Ltd.; Wembley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Japanese Food Store in London is seeking a Fish & Meat Specialist to expertly fillet, portion, and prepare fish and meat, including sashimi-grade fish and Japanese-style cuts, for retail display and customer service.

You will follow HACCP and food safety standards, maintain attractive displays, manage stock, and assist customers with selection and cooking advice.

Hourly rate: 13.25–13.91 GBP.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced retail/food environment.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Fast-paced environment experience

Food Hygiene knowledge

Health & Safety awareness

Job description

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.

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.

Customer Service

• 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.

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.

Administration & Computer Work

• Complete department paperwork daily/weekly.

• Ensure legal checks are completed accurately.

• Clock in and out according to company policy.

Skills Required

Essential

• Previous experience in a similar fast‑paced environment.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.