Butchers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills8%Time Management7%Education level
High school diploma or GED90%Bachelor's degree3%Associate's degree3%Years of experience
6-10 years40%More than 10 years40%Less than a year10%Current company
Whole Foods Market
Kroger
Tyson Foods Incorporated
Time at current job
More than 5 years75%1-2 years25%
Browse Indeed's database of 807 profiles for Butchers in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 21, 2026
Butcher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $47,156 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $38,481 – $57,787 yearly
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Meat Cutter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementButcheryCuttingButcher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Food Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafeElectric Pallet Jack CertificationForklift Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining ExperienceTime ManagementButcher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
ServsafeCleaningFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy LiftingButcher/Meat Cutter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Customer SupportCustomer ServicePERC CardCPRForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationSkills
ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCustomer ServiceButcher/Meat Cutter
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationBlueprint Dimension InterpretationBlueprint ReadingDimensional MeasurementsInspection Tools+17 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPackagingJourneyman Butcher
Forest Park, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Non-CDL Class CFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDietary Department ExperienceButcheryCutting
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What's the average time to fill a butcher role?
The average time to fill a butcher role is 62 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do butchers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a butcher include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for butchers?
Common licenses or certifications for butchers include: Food Handler Certification, Driver's License and Servsafe.
What are some job titles related to butchers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to butchers include: butcher/meat cutter, journeyman butcher and meat cutter/butcher.
What level of education is common for a butcher?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a butcher in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a butcher?
Most butchers have 12 years of professional experience.
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