Fishmongers

Job description

These individuals clean, prepare, weigh, and package fish and seafood. They work in grocery stores and fish shops.

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Equipment, machinery, tools
Odours
Uncontrolled ambient temperature

Main tasks

Clean, prepare, weigh, and pack fish and seafood.
Arrange merchandise in displays in an attractive manner.
Inform and advise customers on the products offered.
Receive and store goods according to company requirements.
Place and follow up on orders, as required.

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

Secondary

DVS in boucherie de détail

Code : 5268

Placement rate: 82.9%

13% of graduates pursue further studies

More on graduates’ employment situation

Sometimes required

Retail or customer service experience may be an asset.

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Data collection
Information processing
Active listening
Result evaluation
Oral expression

Judgment and decision-making
Critical thought

More Less skills

Abilities

Hand-arm stability
Control accuracy
Near vision
Selective attention
Manual dexterity

Core strength
Verbal skills
Speech clarity
Oral comprehension
Limb coordination
Digital dexterity
Information organization
Speech recognition
Awareness of issues
Visualization

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Knowledge of customer and personalized services
Knowledge of plant and animal production
Spoken bilingualism (French and English)

Interests

Work in sales or client service
Work manually
Assist and advise

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Social: People with this profile prefer to be in contact with others, in particular to entertain, help or teach them.
Enterprising: People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.

Additional information

Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)

Butchers - retail and wholesale (CNP 63201)

Skill type

Sales and service