Seafood Specialist

Bear Flag Fish Company; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Company parties

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Bear Flag Fish Company is seeking a Seafood Specialist to join our team. This role ensures freshness, quality, and appealing presentation of all seafood products while providing knowledgeable, friendly service to customers.

Daily duties include preparing, cleaning, cutting, and displaying seafood, maintaining strict cleanliness and safety standards, and tracking inventory to support department goals. Weekend shifts and physical work are required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in seafood handling, butchery, or culinary prep.
• Skilled knife handler with excellent knife technique.
• Knowledge of seafood varieties and preparation methods.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.
• Flexible to work weekends and varying shifts.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with seafood selections, cooking tips, and product knowledge.
• Prepare, clean, cut, and display fresh fish and shellfish according to company standards.
• Monitor product freshness and perform regular quality checks.
• Ensure proper product rotation, storage, and labeling for traceability and safety.
• Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workspace, adhering to all food safety and health regulations.
• Track inventory and assist in ordering seafood supplies as needed.
• Stay informed about seasonal catches, sustainability practices, and new products.
• Collaborate with other team members to deliver excellent customer service and support department goals.

Skills

Seafood handling

Butchery

Culinary prep

Knife skills

Customer service

Job description

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Company parties

Opportunity for advancement

Position Summary: Bear Flag Fish Company is seeking a Seafood Specialist to join our team! A Seafood Specialist is responsible for ensuring the freshness, quality, and appealing presentation of all seafood products in the department. This team member provides knowledgeable, friendly service to customers, prepares and packages seafood items, and maintains strict cleanliness and safety standards in all work areas.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist customers with seafood selections, cooking tips, and product knowledge.

Prepare, clean, cut, and display a variety of fresh fish and shellfish according to company standards.

Monitor product freshness and perform regular quality checks.

Ensure proper product rotation, storage, and labeling for traceability and safety.

Maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized workspace, adhering to all food safety and health regulations.

Track inventory and assist in ordering seafood supplies as needed.

Stay informed about seasonal catches, sustainability practices, and new products.

Collaborate with other team members to deliver excellent customer service and support department goals.

Qualifications/ Requirements:

Prior experience in seafood handling, butchery, or culinary prep required.

A skilled knife handler with excellent knife technique

Strong knowledge of seafood varieties and preparation methods.

Comfortable using knives and seafood processing equipment safely.

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work on feet for extended periods.

Flexibility to work weekends, and varying shifts.

Can successfully set up a fish case and display

Ability to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment.