Animal Diet Technician Lead

Are you passionate about ensuring animals receive top-notch care? The Oklahoma City Zoo is thrilled to announce a rare opportunity for an Animal Diet Technician Lead to join our dynamic team! As the overseer of daily operations, you'll be at the heart of our Nutrition Services, maintaining impeccable standards in animal food preparation and delivery. Apply now and help us achieve our mission of connecting people to our world's vanishing wildlife and wild places. 

Experience Required:

• Three (3) years of experience in animal diet preparation Or equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the job.  

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Department:

• Veterinary Services.

Direct Supervisor:

• Director of Veterinary Services.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Direct (0); Indirect (2) 

Primary Work Location:

• Zoo Setting both indoors and outdoors.

Certification:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire and pass driver’s history check. Completion of OKC Zoo Global Academy training in the first six (6) months of employment 

Other:

• This position is safety sensitive. It is subject to pre-employment and/or periodic background checks and drug testing.  This position works around animals susceptible to specific respiratory diseases, thus is subject to annual tuberculosis testing and must vaccinate against Covid19. 

Essential Job Functions

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Must perform all operational requirements of the Animal Diet Technician,
• Train new staff in commissary daily operations and work with supervisor to maintain work schedules.
• Oversee the preparation of animal diets as prescribed in an accurate and efficient manner; deliver to each area; may prepare food in advance as needed.  
• Order food and supplies, rotate food stock, and maintain inventory.
• Oversee the food safety procedures with special attention focused on proper food storage and handling.
• Oversee proper handling, cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
• Receive and inspect all shipments and deliveries in compliance with established protocols as well as perform inventory cycles.
• Oversee the cleaning and sanitizing of the diet preparation and storage areas daily. 
• Break down boxes and take out trash as needed. 
• Aid veterinary and keeper staff as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other staff and departments to meet the Zoo's goals and objectives.
• Safe operation of vehicles used within the division.

ABOUT US

Oklahoma City is one of the fastest-growing metros in the United States and is the 20th largest city in the nation. For nearly two decades our residents have continually invested in our community to make it a place people can find belonging, visit and call home. Our employees are at the heart of those investments–delivering essential services our residents expect and creating a strong and thriving city for all people.

ABOUT THE TEAM

The Oklahoma City Zoo & Botanical Garden connects people with our world’s vanishing wildlife and wild places to inspire conservation action. We’re  seeking candidates who are passionate about the planet and all that inhabit it. Join our team of hardworking experts and get ready for a career that you’re wild about! To learn more about the Oklahoma City Zoo and our conservation efforts, please visit www.okczoo.org.