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Butcher

Dallas, TX · On-site

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

About The Chefs' Warehouse The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. ( combines exceptional quality and brand ... As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, the Butcher contributes to our success by ...

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or supervisor. Qualifications * Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as a Butcher, preferably within a high-volume culinary ...

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Executive Chef or supervisor. Qualifications * Minimum of 1 year of professional experience as a Butcher, preferably within a high-volume culinary ...

Chief Butcher Department: Galley Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract Location: GLOBAL Description ... Promptly alerts the Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, and Hotel Inventory Manager ...

Properly directs butchery staff during operational activities, during service periods, and after ... Promptly alerts the Executive Chef, Food and Beverage Director, and Hotel Inventory Manager ...

Sous Chef

Decatur, GA

$48K - $65K/yr

We butcher whole animals, make our own charcuterie, preserve the seasons through fermentation and ... Work alongside the CDC and Chef in all aspects of daily kitchen operations. * Maintain the highest ...

Sous Chef

Decatur, GA

$48K - $65K/yr

We butcher whole animals, make our own charcuterie, preserve the seasons through fermentation and ... Work alongside the CDC and Chef in all aspects of daily kitchen operations. * Maintain the highest ...

Sous Chef

Decatur, GA

$48K - $65K/yr

We butcher whole animals, make our own charcuterie, preserve the seasons through fermentation and ... Work alongside the CDC and Chef in all aspects of daily kitchen operations. * Maintain the highest ...

Butcher

Miami, FL · On-site

The Butcher at KYU plays an imperative role in ensuring that the kitchen can efficiently and ... Following instructions provided by the Chef Team. * Ensuring that food preparation and storage ...

Marisella Butcher

Santa Barbara, CA · On-site

$21 - $23/hr

Executive Chef FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly Job Type: Full-Time Work Location: On-site - Santa ... Butcher to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in meat cutting and ...

Butcher Application

Larchmont, NY · On-site

$17 - $22.75/hr

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your ... The Butcher will chop meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, cut, wrap, trim ...

Butcher Application

Somers, NY · On-site

$17.25 - $23/hr

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your ... The Butcher will chop meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, cut, wrap, trim ...

Butcher Application

Bedford, NY

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your ... The Butcher will chop meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, cut, wrap, trim ...

Butcher Application

Brewster, NY

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your ... The Butcher will chop meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, cut, wrap, trim ...

Butcher Application

Harrison, NY · On-site

$17.50 - $23.25/hr

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your ... The Butcher will chop meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, cut, wrap, trim ...

Butcher Application

Pelham, NY · On-site

$17 - $22.50/hr

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your ... The Butcher will chop meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, cut, wrap, trim ...

Butcher Application

Greenwich, CT

$18.50 - $24.75/hr

Whether you're a chef wanting to hone your craft in our kitchens, a manager wanting to extend your ... The Butcher will chop meat to size for display or as ordered by the customer, cut, wrap, trim ...

Sous Chef

Wilmington, DE

$48K - $65K/yr

Sous Chef - La Fia | Wilmington, Delaware La Fia, Wilmington's acclaimed chef-driven restaurant, is ... Whole-animal butchery and fabrication * Sauté and hot line execution * Pastry and dessert ...

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How much do butcher chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for butcher chef in the United States is $18.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a butcher chef?

To thrive as a Butcher Chef, you need expertise in meat selection, cutting techniques, and food safety, often backed by culinary training or apprenticeship. Familiarity with specialized knives, saws, grinders, and HACCP protocols is typically required. Attention to detail, physical stamina, and strong communication skills help ensure precision and efficient teamwork in the kitchen. These skills are crucial for maintaining product quality, safety standards, and smooth kitchen operations.

What are the typical challenges a butcher chef faces when working in a high-volume kitchen?

In a high-volume kitchen, a Butcher Chef often faces challenges such as managing time efficiently to process large quantities of meat, ensuring consistent portion sizes, and maintaining strict food safety standards. Balancing speed and precision is crucial, as is collaborating closely with culinary and procurement teams to meet menu demands and minimize waste. Adapting to varying cuts, special customer requests, and inventory fluctuations also requires flexibility and strong communication skills.

What does a butcher chef do?

A Butcher Chef, also known as a butcher or meat cutter, is responsible for preparing, cutting, trimming, and portioning various types of meat, poultry, and sometimes fish for cooking or sale. They ensure proper handling, storage, and quality of meat products, often working closely with chefs to provide specific cuts required for recipes. Butcher Chefs also maintain cleanliness and safety standards in their work area, and may be involved in ordering and inventory of meat products.
Infographic showing various Butcher Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,449 per year, or $19 per hour.

$16.25 - $21.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

About The Chefs' Warehouse
The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (http://www.chefswarehouse.com) combines exceptional quality and brand building with broadline food service distribution for more than 35 years. With Protein, Specialty, Produce, and Broadline offerings, we service the most discerning chefs in a hybrid approach of convenience and superior quality. We introduce more than 2,000 artisan producers of the world's finest ingredients from over 40 countries to the finest chefs in the world. We passionately consult, sell, and build relationships with more than 35,000 customers through the most experienced network of over 600 consultive sales associates, best-in-breed technology, rapid service, and support levels that solidify our long-standing ties to both established and up-and-coming premium restaurants.
Mission: The mission of The Chefs' Warehouse is to provide the world's greatest ingredients to the world's best chefs.
Our C.H.E.F.S. Values:
Curious & Creative
Hungry For Food & Results
Entrepreneurial
Forward Thinking & Flexible
Supportive (Of Peers & Chefs)
Position Summary: As a key member of our rapidly growing organization, the Butcher contributes to our success by preparing specialty cuts of meat in a timely and efficient manner to meet our customer's expectations.
Responsibilities:
  • Select products from pick tickets and stage for production
  • Cut product to meet customer specifications
  • Transport finished product to appropriate packaging line utilizing carts
  • Weigh product to ensure compliance with customer/company specifications
  • Replenish stock as needed
  • Maintain work area clean and orderly
  • Must maintain product integrity with proper handling & report damage to management immediately
  • Must follow all company policies and procedures
  • Follow all federal, state and local HACCP, OSHA & GMP guidelines
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or G.E.D preferred.

• 1+ years of previous work experience.
• Experience in a food processing environment preferred.
The above job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
Perks & Benefits:
  • Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays
  • Health, Dental and Medical Benefits
  • Weekly pay
  • Life Insurance
  • 5% above cost for our high-quality food products
  • Employee discounts for travel and events
  • 401k
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Chefs' Warehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce.