Fishmonger - retail

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Fish store

Tasks

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Weigh meats for sale
• Price meat products
• Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
• Sell meats to customers
• Cut fish into steaks and fillets
• Prepare special orders
• Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Equipment and machinery experience

• Manual cutting utensil

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Standing for extended periods
• Physically demanding
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Repetitive tasks
• Manual dexterity

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Team player

Screening questions

• Are you currently a student?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)

Support for youths

• Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth