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name: fish-trimmer
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'fish trimmer' (also: fish processor, fish preparation worker). Use when the user asks for typical fish trimmer work such as: typical fish trimmer responsibilities"
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# 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.

## Core workflow


## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- apply GMP
- apply HACCP
- apply requirements concerning manufacturing of food and beverages
- clean food and beverage machinery
- clean the trimming box
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- ensure sanitation
- execute chilling processes to food products
- lift heavy weights
- maintain cutting equipment
- mark differences in colours
- package fish
- remove parts of fish
- slice fish
- tolerate strong smells

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Excel

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