Fish Cutter - Durham, NC

D’Artagnan, Inc.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet in Oxford, NC is seeking a Seafood Cutter (Filleter) to fillet various fish species for production with high accuracy and speed. You will meet productivity, quality and safety targets and help maximize product use in a fast-paced environment.

If you have 2–3 years of filleting experience, basic English, and are comfortable in a cold workplace (around 35º), this full-time role offers steady hours.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of cutting/filleter experience required.
• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using fillet knives and food processing equipment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut a variety of fish to ensure lowest percentage of loss.
• Maintain a clean work area and equipment to ensure the highest standards of sanitation.
• Survey all equipment to assure proper working order. Report any malfunctioning tooling as needed.
• Handle product properly to ensure maximum shelf life and sanitation.
• Inform supervisor of any production or safety concerns or problems.
• Clean-up work station and department at the end of shift.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors.
• Meet all expectations for production and quality as established by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Willingness to work in a cold climate of 35º.

Skills

Fillet knife handling

Food safety awareness

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Filleting knives

Food processing equipment

Job description

Full Time Manual Labor Oxford, NC, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 2050

Summary of Position:

The Seafood Cutter (Filleter) is responsible for properly filleting various species of fish for production, ensuring maximum use of product. The filleter will meet required productivity, quality and safety expectations as determined by the supervisor. The employee will display a high level of detail in the execution of the role.

Responsibilities

• Cut a variety of fish to ensure lowest percentage of loss.
• Maintain a clean work area and equipment to ensure the highest standards of sanitation.
• Survey all equipment to assure proper working order. Report any malfunctioning tooling as needed.
• Handle product properly to ensure maximum shelf life and sanitation.
• Inform supervisor of any production or safety concerns or problems.
• Clean-up work station and department at the end of shift.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors.
• Meet all expectations for production and quality as established by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• 2-3 years of cutting/filleter experience required.
• Education – High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience – 2-3 years of experience use of fillet knives, food processing equipment and food safety in a fast-paced environment. Seafood experience preferred.
• Work ethic – A demonstrated sense of urgency in meeting critical and time sensitive deadlines.
• Language – Basic English speaking and written proficiency.
• Environmental: Willingness to work in a cold climate of 35º.

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.

Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers’ and team members’ success.

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