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Job Description
Job Description
Are you hungry for a new opportunity? The Indianapolis Zoo is on the hunt for a Nutrition Center Technician . This exciting role provides operational assistance to the Zoo's Nutrition Center. Daily tasks involve animal feed pick-ups and deliveries, ensuring adequate storage and sanitation, and proper handling and rotation of food. If you are passionate about food preparation, don't chew over the idea for long. Apply today!
Ideal candidates are committed to advancing the Zoo's mission to protect nature and inspire people to care for our world. Past work experience performing food handling and warehouse activities in a zoo, aquarium, or similar institution is desirable. At least one (1) year of food handling is required. This is a part-time, 20-25 hours per week position with a primary schedule of Monday-Friday. Some weekend or evening hours may be required due to peak season demands.
Requirements and responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Daily food preparation, including special diet mixes, and assistance with commissary related pick-ups and deliveries, both on and off zoo grounds.
- Responsible for receiving all food products from vendors; checking packing lists against products received; and inspecting food items for damage, and / or quality.
- Assists with proper unloading, storage, and arrangement of all produce, including rotation of these items to ensure freshness.
- Maintains the cleanliness and sanitation of commissary food preparation and storeroom areas including counters, refrigerators, freezers, floors, and equipment.
- Consults with Nutrition Center Area Manager on animal diets and special diet mixes.
- Ability to transport and move items, exerting at least 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently.
- Exposure to work indoors and outdoors, under all environmental conditions, including inclement weather, cold and hot temperatures, humidity, and food freezer.
- Ability to ascend / descend ladders, steps, and uneven terrain, while maintaining body equilibrium to perform various jobs.
- Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid Indiana driver's license insurable by the Zoo.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a closely related discipline is preferred.
To apply :
Employment at the Indianapolis Zoo is contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment testing including a background check, motor vehicle check (if applicable) and a drug test.
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