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Youngest female advanced fishmonger in the uk awarded to amy pender of Rick Stein restaurants
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Female fishmonger , Amy Pender , of Rick Stein ’ s Seafood Bar and Fishmongers in Padstow , Cornwall , has qualified as the Youngest Female Advanced Fishmonger in the UK at the age of 21 , awarded by the Master Fishmonger Standard .
Amy is part of a small team who oversee the fresh fish counter and is highly trained at selecting , handling , gutting , boning , filleting and creating visually appealing displays to drive sales . She also oversees the popular seafood bar in the same site in Padstow , preparing shellfish platters and giving guests a great Rick Stein experience .
She has worked for the Rick Stein business approaching four years , honing her craft under the guidance of the seasoned professionals in the seafood industry . The achievement is a testament to Amy ’ s passion , dedication and skill in the art of fishmongery .
Amy Pender comments : “ Becoming a fishmonger is the best thing I ’ ve ever done . While being a fishmonger is often considered a male role in the industry , being female and achieving such high qualifications is a dream come true . I ’ m proud to say I ’ m the youngest female advanced fishmonger in the country and I ’ d like to thank the team at Rick Stein for their ongoing support . On a sunny day , nothing beats catching your own !”
Jack Stein , Chef Director of Rick Stein Restaurants , comments : “ It ’ s brilliant to see Amy from our team in Padstow excelling as a young fishmonger . At just 21 , we can ’ t wait to watch her continue learning and developing further .”
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