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Manufacturing & ProductionISCO 7511

Fish trimmer

Fish trimmers cut off fish heads and remove organs from the body for fish and seafood production. They remove organs by scraping and washing, cut out areas presenting defects, and package the processed fish in appropriate containers.

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Rate 5 of the 16 essential skills of this occupation (European ESCO data). No account needed.

maintain cutting equipment

tolerate strong smells

ensure sanitation

slice fish

mark differences in colours

European Skills Framework

Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.

Essential (16)

maintain cutting equipmentmaintain cutting equipmentMaintenance of the cutting equipment (knives, cutters, and other elements).tolerate strong smellstolerate strong smellsTolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.ensure sanitationensure sanitationKeep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.comply with food safety and hygienecomply with food safety and hygieneRespect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.slice fishslice fishCut fish or fish parts into fillets and smaller pieces.mark differences in coloursmark differences in coloursIdentify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.clean food and beverage machineryclean food and beverage machineryClean machinery used for food or beverage production processes. Prepare the appropriate solutions for cleaning. Prepare all parts and assure that they are clean enough to avoid deviation or errors in ...apply HACCPapply HACCPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).remove parts of fishremove parts of fishRemove guts, heads and tails for fish and seafood production.lift heavy weightslift heavy weightsLift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.clean the trimming boxclean the trimming boxEfficiently clean the trimming box.apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesapply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beveragesApply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.apply GMPapply GMPApply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).use food cutting toolsuse food cutting toolsTrim, peel and slice products with knives, paring or food cutting tools or equipment according to guidelines.package fishpackage fishPackage fish in specified containers and compartments after preparing and trimming the fish. Prepare the fish to be shipped, and further treated in the supply chain.wash gutted fishwash gutted fishWash gutted fish in cold water, rinse it, brush it in a machine, or apply a combination of these techniques.
Optional (8) — show
care for food aestheticcare for food aestheticConvey presentation and aesthetic elements into the production of food. Cut products properly, manage right quantities into the product, care for the attractiveness of the product.preserve fish productspreserve fish productsPlace and classify fish products for proper conservation. Maintain suitable conditions for the conservation of fishery products.act reliablyact reliablyProceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.liaise with colleaguesliaise with colleaguesLiaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to ...follow hygienic procedures during food processingfollow hygienic procedures during food processingEnsure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.dispose food wastedispose food wasteDispose or collect food waste with the purpose of recycling or throwing away from the production process. Follow established procedures for their disposal taking care of the environment and the safety...liaise with managersliaise with managersLiaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionensure compliance with environmental legislation in food productionMake sure to comply with environmental legislation in food production. Understand the legislation related to environmental matters in food manufacturing and apply it in practice.

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Frequently asked questions

What does a fish trimmer do?

Fish trimmers cut off fish heads and remove organs from the body for fish and seafood production. They remove organs by scraping and washing, cut out areas presenting defects, and package the processed fish in appropriate containers.

What skills does a fish trimmer need?

A fish trimmer needs 16 essential skills, including maintain cutting equipment, tolerate strong smells, ensure sanitation, comply with food safety and hygiene, slice fish.

Will AI replace fish trimmer jobs?

The AI disruption score for fish trimmer is 29/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: mark differences in colours, ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production, apply GMP. Most resilient: tolerate strong smells, lift heavy weights, act reliably.

Quick Facts

SectorManufacturing & Production
ISCO GroupFood processing, wood working, garment and other craft workers
Essential Skills16

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