Butchers for hire in Chicago, IL

Find butchers who expertly prepare and cut meat products, utilizing skills in food safety, customer service and knowledge of various meats to address your culinary needs. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in Chicago, IL to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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    817

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Organizational Skills
    8%
    Time Management
    7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    83%
    Bachelor's degree
    7%
    Associate's degree
    7%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    50%
    1-2 years
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Whole Foods Market
    • Koch Foods
    • Tyson Foods Incorporated
  • Time at current job

    2-5 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    43%
    1-2 years
    14%

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Last updated: Oct 27, 2026

Butcher: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Chicago, IL: $47,136 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $38,618 – $57,534 yearly
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  • Butcher

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    ManagementTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsLeadershipHeavy Lifting
  • Butcher

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe CertificationCleaningFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsBarista ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
  • Journeyman Butcher

    Forest Park, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Non-CDL Class CFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportDietary Department ExperienceButcheryCutting
  • Butcher

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationCPRServsafe Certification

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsStockingFood ProductionCustomer ServiceCustomer Support
  • Butcher/Meat Cutter

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationSafe Quality Food CertificationServsafe CertificationForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCasual Dining ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsMechanic ExperienceFood Safety
  • Meat Cutter

    Chicago, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Forklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsHand ToolsPayrollFood Service Experience

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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, Servsafe Certification and Driver's License.

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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