Cutter / Seafood Butcher

King's Seafood Company; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

King's Seafood Company in California is hiring a Cutter to portion fillets for restaurant distribution. You will be trained in safety, sanitation, and our plant standards to ensure quality and yield.

You will work in a team, handle up to 50 lb lifts, and help maintain a clean, efficient cutting room while meeting yield goals and following company guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English.
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work area.
• Follow safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Portion fish from fillet for restaurant distribution.
• Track portion yields and weights during shift.
• Communicate with Plant Manager about product quality discrepancies.
• Work with others in the cutting room and provide support as needed.
• Lift up to 50 lbs; typical 15–20 lbs.
• Carry up to 100 feet.
• Reach up to 6 feet; typical 2–6 feet.

Skills

English communication

Safety & sanitation

Mathematical calculations

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Knife handling

Job description

$17-$22/hour depending on experience.

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The Cutter is responsible for creating usable portions from the fillets that are provided by the Filleter and meeting the set yield goals. They work to use as much of the fillet as possible for restaurant portions. The Cutter makes up an important part of the production process by making consistently sized and weighted portions for restaurant distribution.

Once hired, you will be trained in your area of expertise to ensure your capability and understanding of safety and sanitation. You will be trained on our plant standards and you will contribute and excel in a team service environment. You will be responsible for following all company standards and guidelines, and performs opening, on-going, and closing side-work duties.

Essential Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to communicate in verbal and written English
• High School graduate/GED
• Previous portioning or filleting experience with seafood
• Knife handling experience
• A passion for great seafood product
• Ability to work safely and diligently while maintaining a clean and sanitary work area
• Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations

Essential Job Functions

• Portion fish from fillet to be distributed to restaurants
• Track portion yields and weights throughout shift
• Communicate with Plant Manager regarding product quality discrepancies
• Work with others in the cutting room and support where needed
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs; 15-20 is typical
• Ability to carry up to 100 feet
• Ability to reach up to 6 feet; typical is 2-6 feet