Fresh Fish Processing Staff (Supermarket)
せんぎょかこうがかり
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves processing, displaying, and selling seafood at the fresh fish section of a supermarket.
Description
Fresh fish processing staff at supermarkets handle procurement of seafood, quality checks, preprocessing (such as filleting or cutting into portions), pack filling, pricing, display, ordering, and inventory management. Customer service sales and hygiene management to maintain freshness are also important tasks. The work involves a lot of processing with knives and hatchets, as well as transporting heavy items, requiring physical strength and manual dexterity.
Future Outlook
Demand for fresh foods remains stable, and seafood consumption is expected to increase due to growing health consciousness. The demand for personnel with fresh fish processing and sales skills in supermarkets is expected to continue at a steady level in the future.
Personality Traits
Dexterous hands and good at detailed work / Physically fit / Polite and courteous / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Early Morning Shifts / Shift Work / Standing Work / Teamwork / Training Program
Career Path
Junior Fresh Fish Processing Staff → Chief Fresh Fish Processing Staff → Section Manager (Fresh Fish Department) → Buyer → Store Manager
Required Skills
Fish Processing Skills / Fish Species Knowledge / Hygiene Management and Cleaning / Pack Filling
Recommended Skills
Customer Service and Sales Skills / Fish Preparation Methods / Food Hygiene Manager Qualification / Ordering and Inventory Management
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Necessary for accurate preprocessing and hygiene management. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Due to frequent handling of heavy items and prolonged standing work. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Requires little advanced analysis or logical thinking. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Does not require much creative idea generation. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Mainly basic quantity management; no need for advanced mathematical analysis. |
Related Qualifications
- Food Hygiene Manager
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