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Commissary Technician

Riverbanks Zoo And Garden
Columbia, United States Posted: December 19, 2024


Ambassador Commitment: Create meaningful connections and inspire actions that will have a lasting impact on wildlife and wild places.

Responsibilities:
  • Under general supervision is responsible for the timely preparation and delivery of animal diets and feeds according to precise instructions and fixed schedules. 
  • Proficiently uses knives and other kitchen equipment to produce animal diets with correct weights, measures, and ingredient sizes.
  • Handles produce, meat, fish, and a variety of other animal food items. 
  • Ensures acceptable condition of items and rotates stock. 
  • Utilizes proper cleaning techniques using approved dishwashing equipment and techniques. 
  • Unloads feed deliveries, delivers completed diets to animal areas in vehicles/on foot, maintains a clean and sanitary work environment.  Provides assistance and information to co-workers and keeper staff. 
  • Reports to the Commissary Manager.
Education and Experience:
  • High School graduate who is at least 18 years old and possesses a valid driver’s license. 
  • Previous kitchen/food prep experience is a plus. 
  • Requires standing for long periods of time performing repetitive food chopping and ingredient weighing. 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, must be willing to learn and follow instructions. 
  • Must be a team player who can manage a large workload in a fast-paced, detail-oriented, deadline-driven work environment. 
  • Must be able to employ basic math skills on a regular basis.
  • Must be dependable, punctual, organized, and conscientious. Five-day work week: 7:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
  • Work schedule will include weekends, holidays, and inclement weather days.
Salary
  • $14.09/hr.

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