What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Diet Specialist (Temporary) position at Woodland Park Zoo?
SALARY & FLSA: $25.42 per hour; FLSA non-exempt
$25.42 - $29.04 per hour is the pay range for this job classification. Every temporary employee under the Joint Crafts Council wage scale is placed at the first step of the job classification's pay range, which is $25.42 per hour. Temporary staff are not eligible to earn more than the Step 1 payrate, which may be adjusted annually per the contract.
OPENING DATE: 03/26/2025
CLOSING DATE: 04/11/2025
JOB TYPE: Part-time, Temporary
UNION: Represented
OPENINGS: 1
LOCATION: Onsite
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing & Distribution
This position has a variable work schedule intended to be an on-call/as needed role. A typical workday is a 10 hour shift from 5:30 AM - 4PM
HOW DO YOU ZOO?
More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.
Who You Are
As our new Temporary Animal Diet Specialist, we know you will be successful in this role because you are:
The Woodland Park Zoo offers temporary staff the following benefits:
Application: Please include a resume with your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs. Please be sure to list or upload copies of all relevant training and certifications on your application. The zoo may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
This opportunity is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Woodland Park Zoo values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The zoo encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at careers@zoo.org.
Screening: We will review applications and select some candidates for screening calls. Final candidates will be invited for virtual or in-person interviews.
Offer: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check. In addition, this role requires the applicant successfully complete a: driving record review, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment tuberculosis test.
$25.42 - $29.04 per hour is the pay range for this job classification. Every temporary employee under the Joint Crafts Council wage scale is placed at the first step of the job classification's pay range, which is $25.42 per hour. Temporary staff are not eligible to earn more than the Step 1 payrate, which may be adjusted annually per the contract.
OPENING DATE: 03/26/2025
CLOSING DATE: 04/11/2025
JOB TYPE: Part-time, Temporary
UNION: Represented
OPENINGS: 1
LOCATION: Onsite
DEPARTMENT: Purchasing & Distribution
This position has a variable work schedule intended to be an on-call/as needed role. A typical workday is a 10 hour shift from 5:30 AM - 4PM
HOW DO YOU ZOO?
More than 1.3 million people visit Woodland Park Zoo each year. We connect people with wildlife and remind them of what’s at stake in our changing world. Our job is to motivate people to take action and provide them with the tools needed to join us in saving endangered species. Working for the zoo means upholding our mission, “To save wildlife and inspire everyone to make conservation a priority in their lives.” Apply today and show us how you zoo.
Who You Are
As our new Temporary Animal Diet Specialist, we know you will be successful in this role because you are:
- Precise in Food Preparation: You are someone who is skilled in the kitchen and can quickly prepare food with precision.
- Not Squeamish: You are comfortable working with dead prey animals, blood, raw meat, fish as well as working in an environment with dust and hay.
- Safety First: You handle knives and kitchen appliances in a safe manner.
- Open to Variable Schedule: You enjoy the ability to fill in for our full-time workers and having a variety in your schedule.
- Enjoy an Active Role: You thrive in roles where you are required to be active through walking, standing, crouching and lifting.
- Prepares animal diets, following prescribed diet sheets, to be delivered to assigned areas of the zoo.
- Stocks commissary kitchen with perishable food needed for diet preparation.
- Cleans and organizes commissary kitchen in accordance with USDA regulations and AZA accreditation standards.
- Maintains and monitors food quality according to USDA regulations and AZA accreditation standards.
- Communicates with Commissary management regarding food order changes, stock shortages and quality concerns related to animal diet prep.
- Performs routine record-keeping and related clerical duties such as data entry and maintenance of animal diet files.
- Creates food based enrichment per approved requests from Animal Management.
- Washes and sanitizes animal diet dishes/containers returned to the Commissary.
- High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
- Experience with diet preparation processes.
- Successful applicants must live and work in Washington State to perform this role.
- Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have a valid WA driver's license with a safe driving history.
The Woodland Park Zoo offers temporary staff the following benefits:
- 4 complimentary Zoo tickets per year plus other discounts and perks
- Accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- Free staff parking
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Application: Please include a resume with your application through our Zoo Careers site at zoo.org/jobs. Please be sure to list or upload copies of all relevant training and certifications on your application. The zoo may review existing application pools to fill this position or use this pool to fill future vacancies.
This opportunity is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Woodland Park Zoo values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The zoo encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, 2SLGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences. Woodland Park Zoo is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in all its services. If you need accommodation in the application or interview process, please contact our recruiting team at careers@zoo.org.
Screening: We will review applications and select some candidates for screening calls. Final candidates will be invited for virtual or in-person interviews.
Offer: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check. In addition, this role requires the applicant successfully complete a: driving record review, pre-employment physical, and pre-employment tuberculosis test.
Salary : $25 - $29
