Seafood Associate

JOHNSONS MEAT & SEAFOOD MARKET; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market is seeking an experienced Seafood Associate in Jacksonville, FL. You will perform seafood cutting, crab grading, steaming, and exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong knife skills, knowledge of a wide range of seafood, and the ability to operate commercial steamers while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Flexible schedule and opportunities for advancement offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years seafood market or seafood restaurant experience preferred.
• Experience cutting multiple varieties of fish required.
• Experience grading live blue crabs preferred.
• Experience operating commercial seafood steamers required.
• Strong knife skills and seafood product knowledge.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.

Responsibilities

• Seafood Preparation & Cutting: cut, fillet, portion, and prepare a variety of fish; scale, skin, trim, debone; maintain attractive displays and FIFO rotation; monitor freshness and temperatures; package and label products.
• Crab & Shellfish Handling: grade live blue crabs; handle live seafood; sort shrimp, oysters, crab legs, crawfish; maintain holding tanks and displays.
• Commercial Steamer Operations: operate steamers; steam blue crabs, snow crabs, shrimp, oysters, crawfish, lobster; season and prepare per customer requests; monitor times and temperatures; clean equipment.
• Customer Service: assist customers with selections and cooking recommendations; provide hospitality and take special orders; maintain a positive attitude.
• Food Safety & Sanitation: follow HACCP/FDA/OSHA procedures; maintain proper cold-chain; clean equipment and areas; keep department clean and safe.

Skills

Strong knife skills

Seafood product knowledge

Customer service

Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Seafood steamers operation

Tools

Commercial seafood steamers

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off

Company: Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market Inc.

Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Department: Seafood

Reports To: Seafood Manager / Store Manager

Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Pay: Based on experience

About Johnson’s

Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market Inc. is a family-owned neighborhood market committed to providing fresh seafood, quality meats, fresh produce, and outstanding customer service to the Jacksonville community. We pride ourselves on freshness, cleanliness, professionalism, and creating a welcoming environment for every customer.

Position Summary

Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market is seeking an experienced Seafood Associate with strong seafood cutting, crab grading, steaming, and customer service skills. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in handling a wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish, operating commercial seafood equipment safely, maintaining department cleanliness, and delivering excellent customer experiences.

Seafood Preparation & Cutting

• Cut, fillet, portion, and prepare a variety of fish including salmon, snapper, catfish, tilapia, grouper, whiting, mullet, tuna, trout, king fish, and other seafood products.
• Properly scale, skin, trim, and debone fish.
• Maintain attractive seafood displays and ensure proper product rotation using FIFO methods.
• Monitor freshness, quality, and temperatures throughout the shift.
• Package and label seafood products accurately.

Crab & Shellfish Handling

• Grade live blue crabs by size and quality.
• Handle live seafood properly while minimizing loss.
• Sort shrimp, oysters, crab legs, crawfish, and shellfish products.
• Maintain holding tanks and seafood display areas according to company standards.

Commercial Steamer Operations

• Operate commercial seafood steamers safely and efficiently.
• Steam blue crabs, snow crabs, shrimp, oysters, crawfish, and lobster.
• Season and prepare seafood according to customer requests and company recipes.
• Monitor steaming times, temperatures, and product quality.
• Clean and sanitize steamers and cooking equipment daily.

Customer Service

• Assist customers with seafood selections and cooking recommendations.
• Provide excellent hospitality and professional service.
• Take special orders and prepare custom seafood requests.
• Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Food Safety & Sanitation

• Follow all HACCP, FDA, OSHA, and company food safety procedures.
• Maintain proper cold-chain temperatures.
• Properly clean and sanitize seafood equipment and preparation areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe seafood department.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years seafood market or seafood restaurant experience preferred.
• Experience cutting multiple varieties of fish required.
• Experience grading live blue crabs preferred.
• Experience operating commercial seafood steamers required.
• Strong knife skills and seafood product knowledge.
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently.
• Weekend and holiday availability required.

Why Join Johnson’s?

• Family-owned company with strong community values.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement.
• Fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunity to help serve the Jacksonville community with fresh, quality food.

Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market Inc.
“Your trusted neighborhood grocery.”