An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.
Under direction, the Animal Commissary Specialist performs routine work assignments involving the preparation of Zoo & Aquarium animal diets and maintenance ofmissary kitchen. This position also performs other work related task as required.
POSITION DUTIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties Percentage Diet Preparation and Inventory Control:
Prepares fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, and other substances for consumption by Zoo & Aquarium animals by cutting, weighing/measuring, andbining foods according to dietary instructions.
Orders food products and supplies and inspects shipments for discrepancies and quality.
Loads and unloadsmissary shipments, rotates stock, and maintains inventory control records.
Purchases products from locations outside of the Zoo & Aquarium, as needed. 55%
Commissary Safety and Cleanliness:
Maintains work area by cleaning and disinfectingmissary kitchen.
Practices general pest control procedures.
s maintenance issues and potential safety hazards to appropriate manager. 20%
Customer Service:
Coordinates with outside food suppliers for shipments and deliveries.
Greets and wees all guests.
Assists with all guests' needs, including questions and inquiries. 15% Assists in training newmissary staff and volunteers. 10%
•This position may at times be requested to perform other duties or special projects as assigned, which are in the best interest of the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium. •All employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily and, upon request, reasonable amodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & FORMAL
TRAINING
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate accepted
One year of prior experience GED in a similar position may be considered in lieu of High School Diploma or GED
EXPERIENCE:
Skill in using kitchen utensils, including knives, food processors, blenders, etc.
Knowledge of proper handling, preparation, inspection, and storage of fresh produce, meat, fish, grains, and other nutritionalponents
Knowledge of inventory practices and requirements sufficient to be able to identify shortages and reorder supplies as necessary
Knowledge of type and application of sanitation and pesticide methods around foods
Ability to perform basic mathematics and calculations in preparing a variety of diets
Strongputer skills, including Microsoft Office, required.
Strong verbal and writtenmunication skills.
OTHER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must have valid driver's license.
Must have or be able to obtain negative TB test.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and have sufficient mobility to ensure a safe work environment.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and evening hours, in all weather extremes.
Must pass a background and drug screening.
