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)