Commissary Keeper

Peoria Park District; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time employees enjoy discountedre

free admission to select Park District

Job summary

The Peoria Park District is seeking a Commissary Keeper at PEORIA ZOO in Peoria, IL. This part-time position involves handling, stocking, and procuring animal diets, while maintaining freezers and inventories in compliance with AZA/USDA standards.

Qualifications include an associate degree (preferred) or equivalent experience, plus about one year in animal care. Strong communication, organization, and computer skills are required for daily record-keeping and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: An associate’s degree is preferred; experience in a similar role may substitute for education.
• Experience: One year of animal care or related duties preferred.
• Knowledge: Proficient communication, organization, and ability to follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, store, and stock food and supplies for the animal department.
• Assist in procurement of animal diets from approved vendors and maintain freezers/refrigerators.
• Perform quality checks on stock and monitor expiration dates.
• Support husbandry needs including diet preparation and file/database upkeep.
• Maintain inventory and communicate maintenance needs for safety of all.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Follow instructions

Education

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PEORIA ZOO - PEORIA, IL 61603

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Duties

Under the close supervision of the Curator of Animals, the Commissary Keeper is responsible for the following:

• Preparing, storing, and stocking food, supplies, purchase orders, and for the animal department of the zoo.
• Assisting in the procurement of animal diets from approved vendors, cleaning and maintaining animal diet freezers and refrigerators according to AZA/USDA standards while also cleaning, maintaining, storing, and assisting in the areas of responsibility.
• Performing regular quality assurance checks, monitoring product freshness, and checking expiration dates of stock items.
• Providing for the husbandry needs of all animals in care by participating in diet preparation, maintaining and updating files and databases crucial for animal diet creation.
• Maintaining consistent inventories of consumables as requested by the Curator of Animals.
• Identifying and communicating with maintenance repairs needed for the safety of animals, visitors, and staff as well as overall upkeep of the facilities.
• Following all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed. Supporting all aspects of the Park District safety program.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

The work requires periodic physical exertion in handling supplies, equipment, and materials typically found within a zoological environment. Prolonged standing, bending, stooping, and the ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds will be required on an as-needed basis. Must have the ability to manipulate keyboard, phone, and fax machine. The indoor work setting is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Outdoor work will expose the incumbent to a wide range of weather patterns and environmental surroundings.

Must be insurable to drive a zoo vehicle.

Qualifications

Education: An associate’s degree is preferred. Although a degree is preferred, experience in a similar position with similar duties and responsibilities may be substituted for all or part of the education preference.

Experience: One year of experience in the care and maintenance of wild and/or domestic animals preferred.

Knowledge and Ability

• Must demonstrate proficient communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with staff who occupy positions at various levels throughout the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Intermediate word processing skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.

Perks

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.