This is specialized commissary work in the Metropolitan Zoo.

Employees in this class assemble food items needed for diet of various animals as directed by supervisory personnel. The incumbent is responsible for receiving items for everyday or special diets, storage of received or prepared items, sanitation of commissary, and diet preparation and delivery of food for animals at Miami Metro Zoo. Supervision is received from a superior who provides instructions on food requirements and commissary cleanliness; and reviews work for satisfactory completion of assignments.

Illustrative Tasks

Responsible for the accurate preparation of approximately 100 animal diets (individual produce diets); includes measuring, weighing, or counting items to obtain amount of all individual diet items and specialized cutting of each item based on animal needs.

Sorts and stores items on shelves, in bins, or in refrigerated storage room of commissary.

Ensures quality control, proper rotation and washing of all produce items.

Maintains the cleaning and sanitation of the produce station; cleans, disinfects work station and all tools, sweeps floors and ensures that the good hygiene is maintained throughout the work day.

Sets up and breakdowns produce station.

Delivers food to specific animal areas.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

General knowledge of animal nutrition and food quality.

General Knowledge of cleaning supplies and usage.

Ability to keep clear and accurate written records.

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds, push and hold equipment, tools, supplies, and debris; and work in adverse weather conditions.