Nutrition Keeper

Chattanooga Zoo is looking for a dedicated Nutrition Keeper, this position is responsible for the daily preparation of animal diets, updating diet preparation sheets, assisting with food inventory and ordering, and training staff and volunteers on diet preparation. This position is responsible for maintaining area compliance with USDA and AZA regulations and standards.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Prepare animal diets in accordance with what is listed in the Diet Preparation SheetAssist ACS with keeping the Diet Preparation Sheet up to date and accurateFollow AZA and USDA standards for cleaning and storage of animal foodFollow a FIFO rotational system for animal foodTrain new volunteers, interns and staff on diet preparationCoordinate with ACS, vet staff, and keepers to ensure diet preparation and presentation is meeting that individual's welfare needsRegularly complete inventory of various food itemsAssist the ACS with completing purchase orders and placing food orders with suppliersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in animal science, zoology, life science, or similarFor Keeper I: one (1) year experience in animal care and/or diet preparation is requiredFor Keeper II: three (3) years experience in animal care and/or diet preparation is requiredFor Keeper III: fine (5) years experience in animal care and/or diet preparation is requiredKnowledge of exotic animal care and/or animal nutritionAny combination of equivalent education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position will be considered.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently. This position requires standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping and lifting/holding a majority of the time. This position requires the ability to hold, lift, carry, or restrain animals as necessaryEnvironment: This position is routinely exposed to external elements which include heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and extreme weather conditions. Personal protective equipment is frequently required. Keepers will be exposed to various allergens possibly including, but not limited to, pollen, grass/hay, dust, hair, dander, and nuts.The Friends of the Zoo, Inc. / Chattanooga Zoo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Zoo will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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