Wildlife Nutrition Assistant

The Wildlife Nutrition Assistant responsibility will be to prepare a wide variety of foods, which include live and frozen wildlife prey and completed diets; perform a variety of general warehouse and store functions, unload and load vehicles, and make deliveries. This position reports to the Wildlife Nutrition Warehouse Manager.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepares food and diets for the wildlife
• Processes (cutting, chopping, grinding) various fruits and vegetables
• Handles invertebrates, fish, rodents, meats and other food items
• Receives materials and food supplies
• Delivers materials and food supplies
• Organizes materials for delivery and loads and unloads
• Drives to multiple sites within the Zoo and Safari Park
• Washes and sanitizes containers, surfaces and equipment
• Operates kitchen utensils and appliances
• Maintains vertebrate and invertebrate prey cultures
• Performs routine maintenance of equipment and facilities
• Determines measurements (weight, volume) for diet

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Nutrition Department is seeking an individual who is inspired to be a part of an organization that is committed to protecting wildlife around the globe.
• Someone to join us in our commitment to provide the best diet requirements to all wildlife in our care.
• Who has a positive attitude, works well with others, is a good communicator, and self-motivator.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Food safety training and certification is highly desired
• Current valid California Driver’s License in good standing 

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Comprehension of wildlife care and nutrition
• Safe food preparation and handling techniques
• Proper methods of receiving and warehousing
• Safe driving practices and California motor vehicle laws
• Commercial and household food processing operation and maintenance
• Wildlife nutrition and feeds
• Competently perform the responsibilities outlined in the Representative Duties section
• Properly maintain equipment and supplies
• Perform special projects as assigned
• Operate motorized equipment and vehicles safely
• Take and follow work instructions
• Effectively communicate
• Work effectively with others
• Learn the safe operation of electric and manual a pallet-jacks and folk-lifts

SOME OF THE PERKS YOU WILL ENJOY AS A TEAM MEMBER

• Free admission to the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• Family Passes
• Complimentary Tickets
• Local and In-House Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program

IMPORTANT DETAILS

• Location: San Diego, CA
• Position Type: Hourly Full-Time Non-Exempt Union Position - If selected there will be union fees and dues to be paid to the Union
• Hourly Rate: $20.98

Salary

• Hourly Rate: $20.98