Skilled Blockman (wagyu Specialist) - Cape Town
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Start free — we apply for you →The Role:We are looking for a qualified, skilled Blockman with proven experience in premium cuts, specifically Wagyu beef. This is not an entry-level butcher position - we need someone who knows carcass breakdown and high-value yield.
Minimum Requirements:- Qualified Blockman / Butcher - *Minimum 5 years experience* (non-negotiable)- Must have worked with Wagyu beef - understand marbling scores MB 3-9+, fat handling, low-heat trimming- Full carcass breakdown: beef forequarter & hindquarter.- Expert knife skills, bandsaw, mincer, vacuum sealer- Block testing, costing, yield control, waste minimisation- Portioning for premium clientele- HACCP, food safety & hygiene, cold chain compliance- Physically fit, punctual, neat presentation- Contactable references required
Duties:- Breaking, trimming, deboning and preparing Wagyu and other premium meats to order spec- Advising customers on cut selection, marbling and cooking method- Maintaining quality, stock rotation, and butchery cleanliness- Costing and stock counts
To Apply:Send CV + photos of your work + 2 contactable references
Only candidates with 5+ years and Wagyu experience will be contacted.