Facility
Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Closing Date
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Description
This position is responsible for the preparation and delivery of animal diets, sanitation of containers and premises, and inventory of products and essential items needed for the operation of the Commissary in accordance with standards for accreditation by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. This position will regularly interact with Zoo guests to answer questions, provide animal information, and ensure an excellent guest experience.
Essential Functions
Maintains the kitchen and all food storage areas, including walk in fridges and freezers, in a clean, organized fashion consistent with industry standards and regulations. Maintains adequate stock of all section supplies and reports low inventory levels to supervisor in a timely manner.
Assist in receiving deliveries and checking against packing slips, ensuring that animal food is of an appropriate quality through inspection at arrival and at the time of preparation.
Prepares daily diets for Zoo’s animal collection, follows written and oral instructions concerning type and quantity of foods to be prepared and size of portions, obtaining necessary ingredients from the warehouse/barn/coolers/freezers, and washing, cleaning, peeling, dicing and/or slicing as required
Performs preventive maintenance on all food preparation and storage facilities and equipment
Maintains accurate diet, USDS or AZA records as assigned.
Exercise good judgement when making decisions that affect our collection.
Assists the Emergency Response team in animal events.
Performs special assignments and projects as requested.
Education and Pre-requisites
Qualifications/Minimum Job Requirements
Teaching College Certificate from an accredited college or university.
Strong verbal and written English skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the public. Bilingual skills a plus.
Valid California drivers license and good driving record
Ability to work evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to be trained on and certified to operate equipment such as Forklift, electric pallet jack, and band saw.
Physical Requirements
These are physical and mental requirements of the position as it is typically performed. Inability to meet one or more of these physical or mental requirements will not automatically disqualify a candidate or employee from the position. Upon request for a reasonable accommodation, the Zoo may be able to adjust or excuse one or more of these requirements, depending on the requirement, the essential functions to which it relates, and the proposed accommodation.
This position is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch, and kneel; use hands and arms for care of animals and cleaning of enclosures. Regularly required to climb stairs or ladders.
The employee is regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds, and occasionally team lift to 75 pounds.
Evaluating animal health, diet, or environment requires, sight, hearing, and sense of smell.
Visual acuity to read printed instructions and safety information, and to assess animal behavior. Color perception is also required.
Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication (in person and via telephone), at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Work Environment
The position functions both indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to heat, cold, and inclement weather.
The employee is regularly exposed to a variety of animals with risk of animal bites (including venomous), zoonotic disease, and other animal-related injury.
The employee may be required to work at heights.
Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation and benefits
Hourly – Full Time
Application instructions
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