Commissary Assistant

North Carolina Zoo

Asheboro, North Carolina, US
Base: $31,200 - $38,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Onsite (5 days a week, 7:00 am – 4:00 pm)
Safe food handling and storage
Food preparation equipment operation
Accurate record keeping
The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a full-time Commissary Assistant to join its Animal Section’s Commissary team, responsible for preparing and distributing diets for over 1,400 animals. The role requires knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and inventory management, with an emphasis on maintaining animal health and safety standards

Job Summary

  • The Commissary is responsible for the storage, preparation, and distribution of diets that support the nutritional needs of more than 1,400 animals across the Zoo.
  • Maintain commissary cleanliness and sanitation by cleaning and disinfecting preparation surfaces, equipment, tools, and containers daily in compliance with AZA, USDA, and state standards.
  • Must have good physical agility, strength, hearing, and vision, as well as the ability to perform physically demanding tasks in extreme weather.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The North Carolina Zoo is seeking a full-time Commissary Assistant to join its Animal Section’s Commissary team, responsible for preparing and distributing diets for over 1,400 animals. The role requires knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and inventory management, with an emphasis on maintaining animal health and safety standards.

Salary

Base: $31,200 - $38,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Safe food handling and storage
  • Food preparation equipment operation
  • Accurate record keeping
  • Maintain high sanitation standards
  • Inventory management
  • Drive large delivery van

Nice-to-have

  • Effective communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Adaptability to weather conditions

Key Requirements

  • Education and/or experience in food service
  • Valid driver's license

Work Rights

Not specified

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