fish preparation operator

Fish preparation operators realize the preparation of fish and shellfish according to hygiene, food safety and trade regulations. They carry out fish processing operations, and also handle retail activities.

Alternative Labels

fresh fish preparation operator

fish processing operator

fish gutter

fish preparation operator

seafood seller

fish stall worker

fishmonger

fish counter salesperson

fish shop worker

fish seller

shellfish preparation operator

fish counter worker

fish boner

seafood preparation operator

fresh fish processing operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

slice fish store raw food materials use cutting equipment execute chilling processes to food products apply HACCP remove parts of fish monitor freezing processes use food cutting tools operate fish processing equipment ensure sanitation follow hygienic procedures during food processing package fish lift heavy weights apply GMP comply with food safety and hygiene operate weighing machine mark differences in colours maintain cutting equipment preserve fish products

Essential Knowledge

fish varieties food storage

Optional Skills and Competences

adapt efficient food processing practices dispose food waste liaise with colleagues order supplies keep inventory of goods in production wash gutted fish administer ingredients in food production cook seafood handle fish products ensure refrigeration of food in the supply chain label foodstuffs care for food aesthetic oversee quality control advise customers on seafood choices sell fish and seafood organise storage facilities clean food and beverage machinery cook fish liaise with managers

Optional Knowledge

fish, crustacean and mollusc products legislation about animal origin products health, safety and hygiene legislation

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c0386702-0699-4550-920b-1f7027c9a3d9

Status

released

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