Market Street Fishmonger

Morrisons; Darlington (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

15% discount in supermarkets and conve

Additional 10% discount card for a per

Leadership School development

Subsidised in-store cafe

Free parking

Pension and life assurance

Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits

MyPerks discounts

Payroll charity donations

Family-friendly policies including 26w

Job summary

Morrisons Market Street is seeking a Fishmonger for our fresh fish counter. You will scale, skin, fillet and pin bone fish to company specs, helping in-store and online shoppers prepare delicious seafood.

As a team member, you will keep displays vibrant, follow safety guidelines, and offer cooking advice to customers while supporting stock control and rotation. We welcome passionate food lovers who value quality and service.

Qualifications

• Competent in cleaning, preparing, filleting, pin boning, scaling and gutting fish to customer satisfaction.
• Engages with customers to provide cooking advice and product knowledge.
• Maintains safe, clean work areas and follows allergen procedures.

Responsibilities

• Fillet, scale, skin, pin bone and gut fish to precise specifications.
• Maintain well-stocked, attractive displays throughout trading day.
• Provide friendly, proactive service and assist colleagues as needed.

Skills

Fishmongery skills

Customer service

Team player

Food safety

Job description

More About The Role

Our fresh fish counters are a huge part of what makes Market Street special. As Foodmakers and Shopkeepers, our Fishmongers prepare and sell fresh fish products, offer cooking advice, and make sure our local shoppers enjoy a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment.

Reporting into the Market Street Manager, you’ll bring a proactive approach to the fish counter. You'll scale, skin, fillet, and pin bone fish to company and customer specs, helping both in-store and online shoppers get delicious seafood ready for their meals.

• Put customers first: Deliver friendly, helpful service that highlights our traditional skills, sharing specialist preparation and cooking advice to help build sales.
• Prepare quality catches: Fillet, scale, skin, pin bone, gut, cut, weigh, and price fish products to exact company and customer specifications.
• Maintain vibrant displays: Keep fresh fish displays well-stocked, fresh, and attractive throughout the trading day to ensure customer confidence in product availability.
• Keep operations safe and legal: Follow all safe and legal guidelines, managing temperature controls, COSHH chemicals, PPE, and allergen procedures while keeping work areas clean and hazard‑free.

More about our perks

• Generous holiday entitlement
• 15% discount in our supermarkets and convenience stores from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities - read more about our Leadership School here
• Subsidised in-store cafe or shop floor ranges
• Free parking
• Competitive pension and life assurance
• Healthcare / Wellbeing benefits including Aviva Digital GP
• 'MyPerks' with discounts at high street shops, cinemas and gyms, and lots more
• Optional payroll charity donations
• A range of family‑friendly policies including 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave along with neonatal and fertility leave

More about you

Whether you’re a skilled fishmonger, working behind a fresh food counter, or experienced in a professional kitchen, if you care about quality fresh food and great service, we'd love to hear from you.

You’ll be the kind of person who:

• Brings genuine fishmongery skills: Competent in cleaning, preparing, filleting, pin boning, scaling, skinning, and gutting products to customer satisfaction.
• Enjoys an active, hands‑on role: Comfortable with a mix of physical activity in a fast‑paced environment and confident using department equipment and tools safely.
• Loves helping people: Friendly, approachable, and energised by customer interaction, using your product knowledge to answer queries and resolve customer needs quickly.
• Works well as part of the team: Shares ideas, supports colleagues across Market Street, and takes a practical approach to stock rotation, date checking, and minimising waste.

Please note: We are only able to recruit individuals who are over school leaver's age. Some of our roles need you to be over 18, due to health and safety requirements.