Part-Time Commissary Technician

Georgia Aquarium Careers • Atlanta, GA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The PT Commissary Technician is a member of a team that works to implement the best practices to achieve and maintain the highest standard of aquatic animal management and care. The technician directly operates, works within, and maintains the animal commissary and associated equipment (with guidance from the Husbandry management team and staff Nutritionist as needed). The commissary technician works to ensure that diets are prepared accurately, efficiently, and to achieve departmental goals as articulated by management.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in biology, nutrition, animal science, food management, or related is preferred.
• Food service or preparation (human or animal) preferred, understanding of food service sanitation required.
• Flexible schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends, on call, etc.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective problem analysis and resolution skills
• Ability to be flexible and shift priorities to meet departmental requirements.
• Motor coordination and manual dexterity required to safely handle sharp knives during food preparation.
• Ability to detect signs of deterioration in foods.
• Ability to be self-motivated and able to function in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Ability to commit to working in the commissary for at least 12 months before being considered for departmental transfers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with aquatic animals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Diets. Accurately follow written and oral instructions concerning type and quality of food to be prepared and size of proportions. Inspect, sort, and clean food items as needed. Cut food items to appropriate sizes and accurately weigh diets into prescribed amounts. Prepare / process items to insure efficient future efficient operations
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work and work area. Maintain sanitation level appropriate for a food service area. Clean and disinfect all surfaces and equipment as needed (at least daily). Keep all food storage areas clean and organized. Develop policies and procedures to avoid cross contamination within operation.
• Maintain and Manage Inventory. Inform supervisor of low inventory items, as necessary. Participate in regular inventory as needed. Rotate items to ensure FIFO rule is observed.
• Help to select, train, and direct volunteer activities within the Commissary. Actively communicate among staff and supervisor to insure best service to Husbandry and Vet Services teams. Consistently act as a positive role model to mentor and inspire commissary volunteers on the importance of appropriate diet prep and facility operation.
• Maintain records as needed (diet sheets, diet cards, inventory sheets, etc.) Help to develop and maintain operations manual.
• As needed, interact on behalf of the Georgia Aquarium with guests, media, public.
• Perform other duties as workload dictates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees