Full Time Commissary Keeper

A highly motivated, skilled individual who will perform tasks associated with diet preparation, invertebrate care and inventory management in a brand-new Animal Commissary. A successful candidate has a collaborative, team-oriented approach to problem solving, exercises good judgment, efficiently manages time, foresees and applies safety precautions, possesses excellent written and oral communication skills, is able to work both independently and in a team environment and maintains confidentiality and Zoo safety protocols. All EPZ staff members are responsible for delivering exceptional guest service by creating positive interactions with guests and staff alike.

EPZ Team Member Responsibilities:

• Assist management in ensuring safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all areas of operation of the Zoo.
• Assist the Zoo in fostering an appreciation of wildlife and their habitats that will inspire active participation in conservation.
• Be available as per business needs.
• Follow and adhere to all policies and procedures and safety protocols for the department and the Zoo. 
• Use proper radio etiquette, call numbers and adhere to proper dress attire at all time

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs daily diet prep alongside other staff and volunteers.  
• Checks and updates diet boards and other information sheets.  
• Ensures that during food prep that food safety and preparation guidelines are followed and that the Animal Commissary is kept up to inspection standards at all times in terms of cleanliness, organization, food labeling, pest control and disinfection.  Maintain a working knowledge of USDA and AZA standards and ensure that all commissary buildings and work areas are in compliance;
• Assists Commissary Manager with supply inventory and ordering including hay, bamboo, meat, whole prey, produce, fish, feeder insects, and grain.  
• Picks up food items as needed and coordinates unloading to appropriate areas
• Maintain a working knowledge of organizational safety policies, procedures, and protocols
• Observes all rules of safety that pertain to the position, including use of personal protective equipment, safe vehicular use, and safe use of large equipments and meat saws
• Performs regular quality assurance checks including checking hay quality/storage issues and monitoring of product freshness and checking expiration dates of stock on a regular basis
• Performs general maintenance of kitchen area and equipment with assistance from maintenance staff as needed.  

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
• One year previous experience working with captive animals or animal nutrition preferred
• Associates Degree in animal biology, nutrition or food safety preferred
• Successful Completion of the San Diego Zoo Global Academy Animal Welfare Professional Course

Other Requirements:

• Must have negative TB test
• Capable of performing strenuous and/or heavy physical labor 
• Must have good physical strength and endurance including the ability to lift, move and transport up to 50lbs
• Able to work outside in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work from heights or in confined spaces and have ability to ascend, descend and work from and around stairs and ladders
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must have a clean driving record

Identification:

• Two forms of official valid identification are required.
• Ability to pass background and child abuse clearances

Salary

• $18 hourly