Animal Commissary Specialist (Full Time)
$34,320–$34,320 year
On-siteKansas City, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Prepare fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish for Zoo & Aquarium animals by cutting, weighing, and combining foods according to dietary instructions. Manage commissary inventory by ordering supplies, inspecting shipments, loading/unloads, and rotating stock. Maintain kitchen safety and cleanliness through disinfecting work areas and practicing pest control procedures. Coordinate with outside food suppliers, greet guests, and assist with inquiries while training new staff and volunteers. This full-time, non-exempt role requires a valid driver's license, strong computer skills, and the ability to lift 50 pounds and work flexible schedules including weekends and holidays.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate
- One year of prior experience GED in a similar position
- Skill in using kitchen utensils, including knives, food processors, blenders, etc.
- Knowledge of proper handling, preparation, inspection, and storage of fresh produce, meat, fish, grains, and other nutritional components
- Knowledge of inventory practices and requirements sufficient to be able to identify shortages and reorder supplies as necessary
- Knowledge of type and application of sanitation and pesticide methods around foods
- Ability to perform basic mathematics and calculations in preparing a variety of diets
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license
- Negative TB test
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and have sufficient mobility to ensure a safe work environment
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours, in all weather extremes
- Pass a background and drug screening
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