Seafood Processor - Fish Cutter (Early Shifts)

Four Star Seafood Inc; Monterey Park (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision & Dental

PTO & seafood at cost

Job summary

Four Star Seafood is a Los Angeles area seafood provider currently hiring two full-time Fish Cutters for the Monterey Park location. Responsibilities include filleting, trimming, weighing, packing, and labeling seafood products while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards.

Shift times are early morning to midday, with weekend/holiday availability required. Ideal candidates have prior fish/meat cutting or food prep experience, strong knife skills, and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in fish cutting, meat cutting, or food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Remove scales, trim, fillet, and clean seafood products.
• Weigh, wrap, and pack fish products to meet orders and inventory standards.
• Prepare fish according to federal, state, local regulations and company policy.
• Package fish products and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the preparation area, adhering to hygiene protocols.

Skills

Knife skills

Food safety practices

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Description

Four Star Seafood is a leading provider of fresh, high-quality seafood to restaurants, chefs, and consumers in the Los Angeles Area. We are passionate about the ocean and committed to sustainable practices. We like to think of ourselves as hospitality-focused fishmongers, and part of a close-knit team that supports each other through each day.

Our Fish Cutters are familiar with fillet techniques for various species of seafood, prepare fish according to customer specifications, maintain high standards of safety and sanitation, and contribute to the overall efficiency of our company operations. Join our team where your skills will be valued and you can contribute to delivering exceptional products to our customers!

Responsibilities:

• Remove scales from fish, trim, fillet, and clean seafood products.
• Perform fish cutting and trimming tasks with precision using appropriate knives and tools.
• Weigh, wrap, and pack fish products to meet orders and inventory standards.
• Ensure all fish products are prepared according to according to federal, state, local regulations and company policy.
• Package fish products and ensure proper labeling and storage.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the preparation area, adhering to hygiene protocols.
• Collaborate with staff to meet production needs and maintain inventory levels.
• Monitor the quality of fish products, identifying any issues that require attention.
• Assist in training new staff members on proper meat cutting techniques and safety protocols.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the food industry, particularly in fish cutting, meat cutting, or food preparation.
• Strong knowledge of food safety practices and culinary techniques.
• Familiarity with various types of fish, meats, and their specific handling requirements.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent knife skills and proficiency in using kitchen equipment related to meat processing.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety in food production.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk for an eight-hour shift.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Good hand-eye coordination.
• Basic math skills are essential.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 lbs. onto waist-high shelves.
• Frequent bending at waist/knees.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands/fingers.
• Exposure to a multi-temp, food production environment.
• Required to work in refrigerated and frozen environments, near noisy machinery, and confined spaces as part of daily production activities.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

Work Hours and Availability:

Four Star Seafood is hiring two (2) full-time positions based out of the Monterey Park location:

Approximate shift times are:

• 12:00am – 8:30am
• 4:00am – 12:30pm

Some flexibility is required. Availability to work weekends and holidays is required.

Compensation and Benefits:

The pay scale for this position is $20.00 – $26.50 per hour. Employee benefits are available for all qualifying full-time employees, including paid time off, medical, vision, and dental insurance. In addition, employees receive fresh seafood products and company merchandise at cost plus 10%.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. By providing your mobile number and contact information, you hereby expressly consent to Four Star Seafood calling, texting, and/or contact you regarding your employment application.

Four Star Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and no employee, applicant, or candidate for hiring, promotion, training, or other benefit shall be discriminated against or given preference based on an individual’s, or their associates or relatives’, race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, ancestry, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, or any other category or status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of our employment.