751115 - Fish smoking worker

Maintains smoke chambers or ovens for smoking fish. Hangs prepared fish in the smoking chamber, lights firewood or turns on gas, adds aromatic herbs, controls ventilation. After smoking, unhooks the products. Responsible for fish smokehouse processes such as fish smoking, marinating, cutting, and packing.

Main activities

* smokes fish, uses the smoking chamber and other necessary tools and materials;
* marinates fish, uses necessary materials to enhance the taste and shelf life;
* cuts fish into required pieces, keeps a clean and tidy workplace;
* fills order forms and keeps documents related to smokehouse activities;
* performs necessary smokehouse maintenance and cleaning work.

Characteristic competences

* adhere to a safe working environment, food safety, and hygiene requirements;
* use the smoking chamber;
* know fish smokehouse processes;
* understand and use the appropriate tools;
* communicate with colleagues and customers.