Seafood Cutter

Halperns' Steak & Seafood•Fort Lauderdale, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Halperns Steak & Seafood! We are excited that you are thinking about opportunities with us, and we have an amazing story to share. Here's a quick glance of who we are and the impact you could have on the food service industry. There's a seat at our table for you... Seafood Cutter - PM Shift 1919 NW 19th Street Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 Welcome to Halperns’! The dedicated employees who work at Halperns' are passionately committed to this business and the customers they serve. Being part of Halperns' means being part of something important, something unique, and something special. This commitment is made clear by the superior meat and seafood specialty products we distribute. There's a seat at our table for you… Starting at: $20.00/hour Work Schedule: Sunday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM. Monday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM. What we offer: Medical, Prescription Drug, EFAP Benefits after 30 days of employment Dental, vision and other voluntary plans Pre-Tax Saving Accounts Profit Sharing Family culture and career advancement opportunities Position Summary: Fish cutters use an array of sharp knives and tools that they must keep sharp and clean, and they must be strict about cleanliness as mandated by the company. Cutters are responsible for trimming the raw material to the desired specifications/yield targets.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of production equipment.
Demonstrated ability to portion all seafood products accurately and timely.
Ability to reduce processing costs by cutting and sizing portions accurately with good yields and meeting customer specs.
Ability to problem solve in terms of trimming and product substitutions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, challenging environment
Must be a team player and possess a positive attitude.
Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally, in English.
Follows company’s Quality Control procedures.
Ability to work a flexible schedule according to seasonal demands
You are required to provide your most recent employment experience for your application to be considered complete.

Nice To Haves

Post High School / Specialized Training
Bachelor Degree

Responsibilities

Works with supervisors and production managers to schedule production.
Cleans, trims, and debones products for future processing.
Inspects and removes defects, bruises, or blemishes from the product.
Separates meats and by-products into specified containers and seals containers as needed.
Uses knives, cleavers, or other equipment to perform trimming.
Weighs product and tag containers for weight and contents.
Reduces processing costs but accurately cuts and sizes portions with good yields and meets customer specs.
Accurately reads and comprehends all customer-specific instructions.
Perform quality control checks and communicate with supervisors and managers regarding any defects.
A fish cutter must follow and maintain all Quality Assurance, HACCP, SQF requirements, and Occupational Health and safety regulations and ensure all employees under their department follow all the regulations.
Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the work area and the cutting knives and equipment.
Perform any other duties as required.