Animal Nutrition Keeper
Location
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full Time
Experience
0-2 years
Compensation
Compensation not disclosed
Posted
8h ago
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Role overview
Summary
This position is responsible for the daily preparation and delivery of bulk animal diets, including using kitchen equipment, safe food handling, and maintaining inventory records. The role also involves assisting with the animal browse program and upholding AZA and USDA cleanliness and organization standards for a world-class Nutrition Center.
Position Summary: This position is responsible for daily, bulk, food preparation and delivery to animal buildings. This includes diet preparation using kitchen equipment, safe food handling, maintaining food quality, keeping inventory records and assisting in the Zoo’s animal browse program. Maintaining the standards required by AZA and USDA for cleanliness and organization for a world class Nutrition Center are a must. The Animal Nutrition staff work hours are from 5am to 2pm.
Job Duties Include:
Following established protocols to prepare bulk diets for multiple animal areas. This includes using a food processor and meat saw as needed.
Assist in ordering products and maintaining inventory records.
Assist with the browse program which will include driving offsite to gather browse material.
Help to promote a positive team environment, by continuing to grow collaboration between internal departments and with external partners.
Contribute thoughts and ideas to help the Animal Nutrition Department expand on the basic role of providing the best products and service to the Animal Care team.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Four-year Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Candidates must be able to work both independently and collaboratively as a part of the Nutrition Team.
Demonstration of a high level of emotional intelligence and the ability to work as a positive team member.
Detail oriented.
Great at problem solving.
Ability to pivot focus based on immediate needs/priorities.
Excel and Word experience.
Strong communication skills and gifted with flexibility and patience.
The ability to obtain a Class E driver’s license is required.
Commitment to the Zoo’s Three Keys (Animals Always, People Matter, and Operational Excellence) and Core Values (Community, Creativity, Openness, Integrity, and Life-Work Balance).
Updated 8h ago
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0-2 years
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Full Time
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Permanent
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Saint Louis Zoo
Team size
Growing team
Location
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
The world-renowned Saint Louis Zoo is an AZA accredited institution dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together. It is home to over 16,000 animals, many of which are endangered. Entry is free every day for everyone, an important part of our commitment to the people and “Animals Always”.
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Animal Nutrition Keeper
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States • Full Time