**Description:** Join the culinary team at **Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe** , where fresh ingredients, skilled craftsmanship, and a collaborative kitchen culture come together to create exceptional dining experiences. We are seeking a **Butcher Cook III** who takes pride in precision, quality cuts, and supporting a high-performing culinary team. In this role, you will be responsible for the **daily fabrication, trimming, and portioning of meats, poultry, seafood, and game** that supply our restaurants, banquets, and in-room dining. This position plays a key role in ensuring that every outlet receives proteins that meet Hyatt’s standards for **quality, consistency, and food safety** . If you enjoy working with premium ingredients, maintaining high culinary standards, and supporting a dynamic kitchen environment, we would love to meet you. ⸻ **What You’ll Do** • Fabricate, trim, and portion **beef, pork, poultry, lamb, seafood, and game** to exact specifications. • Support all resort outlets including **Osteria Sierra, Cutthroat’s Saloon, Banquets, and In-Room Dining** . • Maintain proper **labeling, rotation, and storage** following Hyatt food safety and FIFO standards. • Safely operate and maintain butchery equipment including **band saws, grinders, slicers, vacuum sealers, and knives** . • Prepare specialty cuts and pre-portioned proteins to support restaurant and banquet operations. • Monitor **daily production levels and par sheets** to ensure kitchen readiness. • Reduce waste through efficient yields and creative use of trim for stocks and specials. • Maintain a **clean, organized butcher shop and walk-in areas** . • Assist with **inventory counts, temperature logs, and food safety compliance** . • Communicate product quality or supply concerns with the Chef team. **Qualifications:** **What We’re Looking For** • **2 years of professional butchery or culinary experience** (resort or high-volume kitchens preferred). • Strong knowledge of **primal and sub-primal cuts, portioning, and yield management** . • Excellent **knife skills and attention to detail** . • Ability to follow detailed production specifications and recipes. • Commitment to **food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen organization** . • Ability to **lift up to 50 lbs** , stand for extended periods, and work in refrigerated environments. • Flexibility to work **weekends, holidays, and varied schedules** . • Culinary degree or certification preferred but not required. ⸻ **Benefits & Perks** • Competitive pay • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance • Paid Time Off • 401(k) with company match • **Free colleague meals during shifts** • Discounted and complimentary **Hyatt hotel stays worldwide** • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities ⸻ **Equal Employment Opportunity** Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa & Casino is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. **Primary Location:** US-NV-Incline Village **Organization:** Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino **Pay Basis:** Hourly **Job Level:** Full-time **Job:** Culinary **Req ID:** INC006053 Hyatt is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other group protected by law.