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Poissonnier (fish chef)

Responsible for fish and shellfish: butchery, preparation and cooking. In many kitchens the role also covers sustainability decisions and supplier relationships for seafood.

A real shift

Receive and check the fish delivery, fillet and portion, prep shellfish, then cook fish through service with precise timing.

Skills that matter

  • Fish butchery
  • Shellfish handling and safety
  • Precise cooking
  • Freshness assessment
  • Sustainability awareness

Qualifications

  • Level 3 Professional Cookery
  • Seafood training from industry bodies such as Seafish
  • Level 2 or 3 Food Safety

Where it leads

  1. Poissonnier
  2. Sous chef
  3. Seafood restaurant head chef
  4. Fishmonger

What we'd ask on the show

  • Sustainable seafood on a real menu
  • Day boats and the dawn call
  • Shellfish safety and the oyster season

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