Animal Nutrition Keeper

Saint Louis Zoo • St. Louis, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 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)
• All successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check and a drug test. As this is a safety-sensitive role, a negative drug test result is mandatory. The drug test screens for five substances, including marijuana.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED