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fish trimmer

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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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Competences
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Groups
3
Essential
17
Optional
9

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Essential skills and competences 17 competences

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apply GMP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

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There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
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apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages

Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.

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clean food and beverage machinery

Clean 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 the production process.

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Clean metal vessels: Clean the interior of metal drums using steam-cleaning apparatus, or the interiors of barrels by rinsing them with water and alcohol. Clean mixers: Perform cleaning of mixers on a daily basis, and perform cleaning at shutdowns thoroughly. Follow security procedures.
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clean the trimming box

Efficiently clean the trimming box.

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execute chilling processes to food products

Carry out chilling, freezing and cooling operation processes to food products such as fruit and vegetables, fish, meat, catering food. Prepare food products for extended periods of storage or half prepared food. Ensure safety and nutrition qualities of frozen goods and preserve products in accordance with specified temperatures.

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package fish

Package 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.

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remove parts of fish

Remove guts, heads and tails for fish and seafood production.

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slice fish

Cut fish or fish parts into fillets and smaller pieces.

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use food cutting tools

Trim, peel and slice products with knives, paring or food cutting tools or equipment according to guidelines.

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wash gutted fish

Wash gutted fish in cold water, rinse it, brush it in a machine, or apply a combination of these techniques.

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apply HACCP

Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Scope note
There are countries that adopt their own national regulations such as the British standard and/or international ones as well: International Features Standards (IFS). In these cases, producers should comply with international standards also.
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comply with food safety and hygiene

Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.

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ensure sanitation

Keep workspaces and equipment free from dirt, infection, and disease by removing waste, trash and providing for appropriate cleaning.

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lift heavy weights

Lift heavy weights and apply ergonomic lifting techniques to avoid damaging the body.

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maintain cutting equipment

Maintenance of the cutting equipment (knives, cutters, and other elements).

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mark differences in colours

Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.

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tolerate strong smells

Tolerate strong smells expelled by the goods being processed during the production of goods.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

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legislation about animal origin products

The applicable legal rules on temperature, waste materials, traceability, labelling, trading, and the transport of animal origin products. 

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Optional skills and competences 8 competences

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dispose food waste

Dispose 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 matters according to legislations.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation in food production

Make 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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preserve fish products

Place and classify fish products for proper conservation. Maintain suitable conditions for the conservation of fishery products.

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act reliably

Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.

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care for food aesthetic

Convey 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.

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follow hygienic procedures during food processing

Ensure a clean working space according to hygienic standards in the food processing industry.

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liaise with colleagues

Liaise 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 ensure that work in general run efficiently towards the achievement of the objectives.

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liaise with managers

Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.

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