What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seafood Associate position at JOHNSONS MEAT & SEAFOOD MARKET?
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.”
Salary : $16 - $18