Seafood Processing Jobs in the Netherlands
Seafood Filleting Employee Job in Yerseke with Accommodation
Celoria Recruitment Solutions is recruiting Seafood Filleting Employees for work in Yerseke, the Netherlands. This job is suitable for candidates with real experience using a filleting knife and who are comfortable working in a fresh seafood processing environment.
You will work in a professional family business in Yerseke, an important Dutch seafood and shellfish location. The work focuses on carefully filleting and cutting redfish, supporting the seafood production line, keeping hygiene standards high, and working as part of a reliable team. The starting salary is €15.50 gross per hour, with accommodation available and free transport to and from work.
Job Overview
About the Seafood Filleting Role
As a Seafood Filleting Employee in Yerseke, your main responsibility is to fillet and cut redfish accurately using a filleting knife. This is not a general packing-only job. The employer needs candidates who already know how to work safely and efficiently with a knife in a fish, seafood, food-processing, or similar production environment.
The company is a professional family business with a strong seafood focus. You will work in a modern processing facility where quality, hygiene, teamwork, and food safety are important every day.
Because the facility processes fresh seafood, you must be comfortable working in cool temperatures and in an environment where there is a noticeable fish smell. Safety and hygiene clothing must be worn correctly at all times.
Job Responsibilities
- Fillet and cut redfish with care, precision, and proper knife technique.
- Use a filleting knife safely and efficiently during seafood processing work.
- Support the production line so seafood products move through the process smoothly.
- Check the quality of fish during cutting, filleting, and handling tasks.
- Clean machines, tools, work surfaces, and the production area according to hygiene rules.
- Follow HACCP food-safety procedures and workplace hygiene instructions.
- Wear the required safety and hygiene clothing correctly at all times.
- Work in cool temperatures needed to keep seafood fresh.
- Support colleagues with other related seafood production tasks when needed.
Job Requirements
- Previous experience using a filleting knife is mandatory.
- Experience in fish filleting, seafood processing, food production, butchery, fish cutting, or similar knife-based work is strongly preferred.
- Basic English communication skills for workplace instructions, safety rules, and communication with supervisors and colleagues.
- Reliable, punctual, physically fit, and prepared for hands-on production work.
- Comfortable working in cool temperatures during the shift.
- Comfortable working in a seafood environment with a noticeable fish smell.
- Willing to follow strict hygiene, safety, clothing, and HACCP food-safety rules.
- Willing to live in shared accommodation, including a shared room and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
- If applying with a friend or partner, you must accept that you may work in separate shifts or departments.
- Valid right to work in the Netherlands, such as an EU passport or ID card, or a valid Dutch work permit.
Salary, Accommodation and Transport
The starting salary for this Seafood Filleting Employee job is €15.50 gross per hour. There is room to grow as you gain more experience and prove your reliability, quality, and productivity.
Accommodation is available for this job. Candidates must be willing to live in a shared room and share common areas such as the kitchen and bathroom. This makes the role suitable for candidates from other European countries who want to relocate for work in the Netherlands.
Free transport is provided to and from the work location. Practical details about housing, transport, start date, work schedule, and onboarding will be confirmed during the recruitment process before you accept the job.
Working Conditions in a Seafood Facility
This job takes place in a seafood processing environment. The temperature is cool because the fish must stay fresh during handling and production. Candidates should be prepared for standing work, repetitive cutting tasks, and practical physical work during the shift.
Because fresh seafood is processed in the facility, there will be a noticeable fish smell. This is a normal part of the working environment and candidates must be comfortable with it before applying.
Food safety is very important. You must follow hygiene instructions carefully, keep your workstation clean, wear the correct protective clothing, and respect all safety rules when using knives, tools, machines, and production equipment.
What We Offer
- Starting salary of €15.50 gross per hour.
- Room to grow as you gain more experience and show good performance.
- Accommodation available for candidates relocating to the Netherlands.
- Free transport to and from the work location.
- Work in Yerseke, a well-known seafood and shellfish location in the Netherlands.
- Professional seafood processing environment with clear hygiene and safety rules.
- Supportive family-business atmosphere and team spirit.
- Recruiter support before and during the application process.
- Guidance with practical onboarding information, including Dutch health insurance where applicable.
- Long-term possibilities for reliable candidates with strong knife skills and a good work attitude.
Who Is This Job Best For?
This Seafood Filleting Employee job is best for candidates who already have experience working with a filleting knife and want to continue in seafood, fish processing, food production, or knife-based production work in the Netherlands.
It is especially suitable for people who are accurate, reliable, physically fit, and able to work in a chilled environment. You must be comfortable with the smell of fish, strict hygiene clothing, and daily food-safety rules.
This is not the right job for candidates who have no knife experience or who only want light packing work. The main value for this role is your ability to cut and fillet fish safely, cleanly, and consistently.
Related Jobs in the Netherlands
If you have experience in seafood processing, fish filleting, food production, packing, logistics, or practical production work, you may also be suitable for other jobs in the Netherlands with accommodation.
Apply for a Seafood Filleting Job in Yerseke
Send your CV if you have experience using a filleting knife and you are ready to work in a fresh seafood processing environment in Yerseke. Our recruitment team will review your profile and contact you when your experience, availability, and practical conditions match the vacancy.
FAQ: Seafood Filleting Employee Job in Yerseke
Does this seafood filleting job include accommodation?
Yes. Accommodation is available for this job. Candidates must be willing to live in shared accommodation, including a shared room and shared kitchen and bathroom facilities.
How much is the salary for this seafood filleting job?
The starting salary is €15.50 gross per hour. There is room to grow as you gain more experience and show good performance.
Do I need filleting knife experience?
Yes. Previous experience working with a filleting knife is mandatory. This role requires candidates who can cut and fillet fish safely and accurately.
What fish will I work with?
The main task includes filleting and cutting redfish. Other related seafood production tasks may also be required depending on the daily production needs.
Do I need English for this job?
Basic English communication skills are required. You need to understand workplace instructions, safety rules, hygiene procedures, and communication with colleagues and supervisors.
Is transport to work included?
Yes. Free transport is provided to and from the work location.
Is the workplace cold?
Yes. You will work in cool temperatures because the fish must stay fresh during processing. Candidates must be comfortable working in this environment.
Does the workplace smell like fish?
Yes. Because the facility processes fresh seafood, there is a noticeable fish smell in the working environment. Candidates must be comfortable with this before applying.
Can couples or friends apply together?
Yes, couples and friends can apply. However, you must accept that you may work in separate shifts or different departments depending on the company schedule.
Is this seafood job suitable for long-term work?
Yes, this job can be suitable for long-term work if you are reliable, physically fit, accurate with a filleting knife, and able to follow the company’s hygiene and safety standards.