Animal Nutrition Assistant

About the Role & Team

The Animal Nutrition Center, a department within The Department of Animal Health, is a centralized food preparation location that provides for the nutrition needs of the Walt Disney World live animal collection! Our mission is to:

• Deliver steadfast excellence in animal care & welfare through outstanding animal nutrition.

• Provide the highest quality of animal nutrition as part of the Animal, Science, and Environment animal wellness program.

• Inspire guests to conservation action by sharing information about the science of animal nutrition

As an Animal Nutrition Assistant, you will be primarily responsible for the accurate preparation of animal diets. You will serve as a backup for Nutrition Assistant Drivers delivering diets to animal areas with a majority of the time spent outdoors in the elements as needed. The Animal Nutrition Center is a 7 day a week operation typically operating between the hours of 5 am-4 pm, however extended hours may apply.

You will report to the Animal Nutrition Center Zoological Manager.

This is a Casual Temporary or Seasonal role with no guarantee of weekly working hours, as hours will fluctuate based on business needs.

What You Will Do

• Follow food prep instructions to prepare accurate diets and package items according to prep sheets

• Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain sanitary conditions as outlined in the Animal Nutrition Center SOG, communicating inventory changes or needs and maintaining accurate receipt, storage, rotation, and labeling of all food items

• Ensure facilities and all equipment are kept in a safe and orderly manner

• Interact with Animal Husbandry, Maintenance, Horticulture, Education and other partnering departments

• Provide nutritional information and conservation messages through Guest and Cast interactions and magical moments

• Use forklift or pallet jack

• Operate a company vehicle, including a 14-foot box truck, under inclement weather, including during minimal lighting across property

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Practical understanding of basic nutrition concepts and how they apply to animal health and welfare

• Ability to move 200-pound carts daily

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and team lift approximately 75 pounds throughout the day

• Knowledge of proper food safety and how this impacts diet quality

• Experience working in a team environment

• Valid U.S. driver’s license and personal mode of transportation to travel to and from the workplace and to behind-the-scenes work locations

• Full availability for any shift, 7 days per week, including weekends and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer proficiency with Word and Excel

• Knowledge of and use of a variety of food preparation equipment

• Ability to portion food items using standard weights and measurements (U.S. and metric)

• Facilitate guest interactions

Education

• 2+ years of college education and/or experience in the field of diet prep, animal care, food industry, or laboratory experience

Additional Information:

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