Seafood Associate

JOHNSONS MEAT & SEAFOOD MARKET

Seafood Associate

Jacksonville, FL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Company: Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market Inc.

    Location: Jacksonville, Florida

    Department: Seafood

    Reports To: Seafood Manager / Store Manager

    Position Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

    Pay: Based on experience

    About Johnson’s

    Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market Inc. is a family-owned neighborhood market committed to providing fresh seafood, quality meats, fresh produce, and outstanding customer service to the Jacksonville community. We pride ourselves on freshness, cleanliness, professionalism, and creating a welcoming environment for every customer.

    Position Summary

    Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market is seeking an experienced Seafood Associate with strong seafood cutting, crab grading, steaming, and customer service skills. The ideal candidate must be knowledgeable in handling a wide variety of fresh fish and shellfish, operating commercial seafood equipment safely, maintaining department cleanliness, and delivering excellent customer experiences.

    Seafood Preparation & Cutting

    • Cut, fillet, portion, and prepare a variety of fish including salmon, snapper, catfish, tilapia, grouper, whiting, mullet, tuna, trout, king fish, and other seafood products. • Properly scale, skin, trim, and debone fish. • Maintain attractive seafood displays and ensure proper product rotation using FIFO methods. • Monitor freshness, quality, and temperatures throughout the shift. • Package and label seafood products accurately.

    Crab & Shellfish Handling

    • Grade live blue crabs by size and quality. • Handle live seafood properly while minimizing loss. • Sort shrimp, oysters, crab legs, crawfish, and shellfish products. • Maintain holding tanks and seafood display areas according to company standards.

    Commercial Steamer Operations

    • Operate commercial seafood steamers safely and efficiently. • Steam blue crabs, snow crabs, shrimp, oysters, crawfish, and lobster. • Season and prepare seafood according to customer requests and company recipes. • Monitor steaming times, temperatures, and product quality. • Clean and sanitize steamers and cooking equipment daily.

    Customer Service

    • Assist customers with seafood selections and cooking recommendations. • Provide excellent hospitality and professional service. • Take special orders and prepare custom seafood requests. • Maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

    Food Safety & Sanitation

    • Follow all HACCP, FDA, OSHA, and company food safety procedures. • Maintain proper cold-chain temperatures. • Properly clean and sanitize seafood equipment and preparation areas. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe seafood department.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum 2 years seafood market or seafood restaurant experience preferred. • Experience cutting multiple varieties of fish required. • Experience grading live blue crabs preferred. • Experience operating commercial seafood steamers required. • Strong knife skills and seafood product knowledge. • Ability to lift 50+ pounds consistently. • Weekend and holiday availability required.

    Why Join Johnson’s?

    • Family-owned company with strong community values. • Opportunity for growth and advancement. • Fast-paced and team-oriented environment. • Employee discounts. • Opportunity to help serve the Jacksonville community with fresh, quality food.

    Johnson’s Meat & Seafood Market Inc. “Your trusted neighborhood grocery.”