Description
Fishmongers are expert in fish and shellfish who deal with its handling, conservation, and sale. They are also in charge of the elaboration of fresh products derived from fishing, preserved products, semi-preserved products, salting, frozen products, prepared foods with fish or seafood, for human consumption or industrial use; always maintaining the required conditions of quality and food safety.
These professionals know the product with which they work and the cutting techniques very well, which allow them to carry out handling processes, such as filleting or cutting fish and shellfish, using the most appropriate techniques in terms of reception, conditioning and conservation of the products until their sale. They also perform advisory tasks on the offer of fish and shellfish according to the season and local fishing, on how to preserve it once it arrives at the home, as well as the different alternatives for cooking it.
Tasks
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Centre per al desenvolupament professional Porta22
Barcelona Treball (Porta22)
Llacuna, 156-162, 08018 Barcelona
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Monday to Friday from 9 to 18 h