Fish Cutter - Durham, NC

Fortune Fish & Gourmet; Oxford (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortune Fish & Gourmet is seeking a Seafood Cutter (Filleter) to fillet various fish species for production, maximizing product use and meeting productivity, quality, and safety standards.

The role requires 2-3 years of filleter experience, High School Diploma, and ability to work in a cold environment with basic English skills. The candidate should maintain sanitation and communicate issues to supervisors throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of cutting/filleter experience.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Fillet knives usage

Food processing equipment

Food safety knowledge

English proficiency

2-3 years of cutting/filleter exp

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Our Vision is a world in which we can all:

Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.