Hatchery Operator
The Kingfish
Hatchery Operator
The Kingfish
Land-based sustainable aquaculture producing Dutch Yellowtail
At The Kingfish Company, our hatchery is where production begins. As a Hatchery Operator, you will play a key role in the early life cycle of our Yellowtail Kingfish. You will perform hands-on work across broodstock care, egg handling, live feed production, and juvenile fish rearing. This is a practical and varied position, ideal for someone who enjoys working with living systems, values teamwork, and pays close attention to detail.
• Feed and care for broodstock
• Perform egg collection and disinfection
• Culture live feed (Artemia)
• Support larval and juvenile fish production
• Carry out grading, movement, and handling of fish
• Clean and prepare tanks, rooms, and equipment
• Maintain strict hygiene and biosecurity standards
• Record production data (egg counts, fish numbers, water parameters)
• Observe and report fish health and performance
• Assist supervisors with daily hatchery operations
• Affinity with animals, aquaculture, or biology, ot a master or bachelor degree
• Hands-on, practical, and detail-oriented
• Strong sense of responsibility for hygiene and quality
• Team player who supports colleagues
• Eager to learn and develop new skills
• Able to follow procedures and work under supervision
• Basic understanding of English and/or Dutch
• Experience not required – motivation is key
• Willing to work occasional weekends
• A varied role across the full hatchery process
• Hands-on experience in a modern aquaculture facility
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Stable position in a growing sustainable industry
The Kingfish Company is a leader in sustainable land-based aquaculture, specializing in premium Yellowtail Kingfish. We focus on innovation, fish welfare, and environmental responsibility.
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Land-based sustainable aquaculture producing Dutch Yellowtail
The Kingfish Company produces sustainable, land-based aquaculture seafood, focusing on Dutch Yellowtail, a high-value fish suitable for sashimi, grilling, or smoking. The fish are raised in controlled land-based systems in the EU and US, using technology-driven farming to ensure consistent quality and minimize environmental impact. The product is delivered daily to restaurants, wholesalers, and direct consumers across the EU, with a business model based on selling premium fish. The company differentiates itself by using land-based farming and advanced technology to enable scalable, traceable production of a high-grade seafood that is recognized as a Green Choice by the Good Fish Foundation. The goal is to supply premium, sustainably produced seafood to EU and US markets while maintaining strong quality control and efficiency.
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