Animal Diet Technician
Posted on July 24, 2024
Description
Under the general supervision of the Commissary Area Supervisor, the Animal Diet Technician is responsible for the daily preparation of diets, including all duties related to diet preparation for all the animals in the collection within Nashville Zoo, and for outreach programs as necessary.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the accurate preparation of diets in accordance with diet menu specifications for all required departments, drive a zoo vehicle for the purpose of retrieving and or delivering supplies and materials, unload various supplies from trucks and vendors using a pallet jack when needed, maintain clean and sanitary conditions of food preparation areas including counters, floors, coolers, freezers, grain rooms, supply areas, operate various types of equipment in the performance of duties such as grinders, blenders, food processors, dishwashers, scales, pallet jacks etc., maintain effective communication with co-workers and supervisors, maintain effective and efficient output of all duties and responsibilities, interact and communicate with coworkers, immediate supervisor, vendors, veterinarians, and visitors as needed, perform other duties as needed, model Nashville Zoo’s image and code of professional ethics in words and actions at all times.
Requirements
Knowledge of safety practices while handling sharp kitchen utensils (knives, etc.), Knowledge of animal diet preparation and animal diet terminology, Ability to receive, understand, and carry out verbal and written instruction, direction, and assignments, Ability to perform physical work activities in varying weather conditions, Ability to communicate and cooperate with employees and to deal with the public in an effective and positive manner, Ability to work without direct supervision, Ability to write and present professional presentations, Ability to communicate effectively with the public and comfortable with public speaking.
Salary
$16.10 - $16.10 Hourly
Nashville Zoo
Nashville, TN
How to Apply
To apply for this opportunity, visit the link below.
Get new zoo jobs sent to your inbox
Receive the latest zoo jobs in your inbox every Monday morning.