Fishroom Assistant: Filleter (Cape Town) (Airport Industria) at Econo Foods

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• Filleter responsibilities include properly processing and scaling various species of fish for production, ensuring maximum use of product. The employee will meet required productivity, quality and safety expectations as determined by the supervisor. To be successful in this role, you should display a high level of detail in the execution of the role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cut, scale, clean and trim a high volume of various fish species, using knives, scalers and other equipment.
• Maintain a clean work area and equipment to ensure the highest standards of sanitation.
• Survey all equipment to assure proper working order. Report any malfunctioning tooling as needed.
• Handle product properly to ensure maximum shelf life and sanitation.
• Inform supervisor of any production or safety concerns or problems.
• Clean-up workstation and department at the end of shift.
• Communicate quality issues to supervisors.
• Meet all expectations for production and quality as established by supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric) certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience of at least 3-5 years in a similar position, with fish cleaning, cutting and scaling with knives, food processing equipment and food safety in a fast-paced environment.
• Seafood experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture. 
• Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast-paced past and dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. With the ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.