Seafood Clerk

Job Title: Seafood Clerk

Job Description:

A Seafood Clerk is responsible for managing the seafood section within a supermarket or grocery store. They ensure the seafood products are fresh, properly displayed, and meet customer demands while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards. Here’s a detailed job description:

Key Responsibilities:

1. Seafood Display: Set up and maintain an attractive and organized seafood display, ensuring that products are properly arranged, labeled, and visually appealing.
2. Product Handling: Receive seafood shipments, inspect products for freshness and quality, and properly store them in refrigerated cases or storage units.
3. Customer Assistance: Greet and assist customers, providing information about seafood products, offering cooking recommendations, and addressing any inquiries or special requests.
4. Order Fulfillment: Assist customers with custom seafood orders, such as filleting fish or shucking oysters, while ensuring accuracy and customer satisfaction.
5. Inventory Management: Monitor seafood inventory levels, rotate stock to maintain freshness, and coordinate restocking to meet customer demand.
6. Food Safety: Adhere to food safety regulations and hygiene guidelines, including proper handling, sanitation, and temperature control of seafood products.
7. Pricing and Labeling: Ensure accurate pricing, labeling, and packaging of seafood items, including allergen information and sell-by dates.
8. Cleaning and Maintenance: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the seafood department, including equipment, counters, and utensils.
9. Equipment Operation: Operate seafood department equipment, such as seafood preparation tools, ice machines, and seafood scales.
10. Quality Control: Inspect seafood products regularly for freshness, taste, appearance, and any signs of spoilage, reporting any concerns to management.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a seafood department, fish market, or food service environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of seafood varieties, preparation methods, and cooking techniques.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to engage with customers in a friendly and informative manner.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and presentation.
• Physical fitness to handle seafood products, including lifting and carrying.
• Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.

Working Conditions:

Seafood Clerks work in the seafood department of a supermarket or grocery store, primarily in refrigerated environments. They spend time on their feet and may work early mornings, evenings, weekends, or holidays to accommodate customer demand for fresh seafood.

This job description outlines the primary responsibilities and qualifications for a Seafood Clerk. Specific duties may vary depending on the size and policies of the supermarket or grocery store.