Butchers for hire in St. Louis, MO

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 St. Louis, MO to make your hiring faster and simpler.

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills9%
    Time Management7%
    Organizational Skills7%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED71%
    Bachelor's degree12%
    Associate's degree12%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years51%
    6-10 years27%
    1-2 years10%
  • Current company

    Saveway Food Company
    Schnucks
    Whole Foods Market
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years40%
    1-2 years23%
    2-5 years20%

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Last updated: Sep 12, 2026

Butcher: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in St. Louis, MO: $43,647 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $40,398$47,157 yearly

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  • Butcher/Meat Cutter

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Chauffeur's PermitFood Safety CertificationHand ToolsPassenger EndorsementOSHA 10Occupational Safety and Health Administration Outreach Training Program 30-Hour+12 more

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsHeavy LiftingComputer OperationComputer LiteracyComputer SkillsSaws
  • Machine operator

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationServsafe Food Handler CertificationServsafe Food Manager CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeHACCP Certification+1 more

    Skills

    Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCasual Dining ExperienceTime Management
  • Forklift Operator

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Food Safety CertificationJourneyman LicenseDriver's LicenseForklift CertificationFood Handler CertificationPallet Jack Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAssembly
  • Self Defense Instructor

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    OSHA Safety CertificationFood Safety CertificationAerial Lift CertificationDriver's LicenseOSHA 10Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response Training+8 more

    Skills

    LeadershipSupervising ExperienceMechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWarehouse Supervisor ExperienceTime Management
  • Production Chef

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRServsafeFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsCasual Dining Experience
  • Butcher/Meat Cutter

    St. Louis, Missouri

    Licenses & certifications

    Servsafe Alcohol CertificationDriver's LicenseServsafeForklift CertificationFood Handler Certification

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsMexican CuisineAmerican CuisineFrench CuisineLeadershipCasual Dining Experience

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What's the average time to fill a butcher role?

The average time to fill a butcher role is 71 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, time management and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for a butcher?

Common licenses or certifications for butchers include: Driver's License, Food Handler Certification 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, forklift operator and production chef.

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 St. Louis, MO, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a butcher?

Most butchers have 15 years of professional experience.

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