Fish Filleter

Kerry Fish Trawlers Ltd t/a Quinlan’s Fish Group is seeking 3 Fish Filleters

Main Duties Include:
Carry out the manual filleting of fresh fish using appropriate professional filleting knives and techniques, according to the characteristics of each fish species.
- Remove fish heads, bones, skin and other non-edible parts as required to produce clean, accurately prepared fish fillets.
- Perform precise trimming, pin-bone removal and portion cutting to meet specified product weights, sizes and quality standards.
- Apply appropriate filleting techniques to different species of fresh fish, taking account of their anatomical structure, bone configuration and flesh characteristics.
- Inspect fish before and during filleting to identify defects, assess freshness and maintain appropriate product quality.
- Prepare whole fish and fish portions specifically for filleting, including gutting, scaling and initial preparation where necessary.
- Maintain consistency in fillet presentation, thickness, weight and overall appearance in accordance with product specifications.
- Minimise flesh loss and product waste through accurate knife work, appropriate cutting methods and efficient use of raw materials.
- Handle, store and transfer fresh fish and completed fillets under appropriate chilled conditions to maintain product freshness and food safety.
- Clean, sharpen and maintain filleting knives, cutting surfaces and associated equipment in accordance with workplace safety and hygiene procedures.
- Follow applicable HACCP procedures, food hygiene requirements and health and safety standards throughout all fish filleting activities.
- Check completed fillets for remaining bones, unwanted skin, irregular cuts or other quality defects before releasing them for packaging or commercial supply.

39 hours per week / Salary €36,605 annually (€18.05 per hour)