Village Keeper

Alabama Safari Park; Alabama; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid sick/vacation time

401k options

Job summary

Alabama Safari Park in Hope Hull, Alabama is seeking a Village Keeper to join their animal care team. This position requires daily care for the farm collection, which includes goats, sheep, chickens, and waterfowl. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, preparing diets, and ensuring proper animal observation.

Applicants should be physically fit, with a High School diploma or GED and ideally possess experience in food preparation. Competitive salary and benefits like insurance and 401k options are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to lift 50 pounds.
• Experience in food preparation preferred.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily care of animals in assigned areas.
• Maintain clean and presentable exhibits.
• Prepare food according to dietary requirements.
• Observe animals for signs of illness and report issues.

Skills

Animal care

Food preparation

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description: The Alabama Safari Park is seeking a Village Keeper to join the animal care team. Under direction of the General Curator, this position will care for the farm collection which includes but is not limited to goats, sheep, chickens and waterfowl. This position also works in the park commissary preparing diets for the entire zoo collection while maintaining high standards of cleanliness as per USDA standards.

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing proper animal care through:

• Perform the general daily care of the animals in assigned exhibit and holding areas.
• Maintains exhibits and holding areas in a clean and presentable condition at all times.
• Carefully observes the animal collection for signs of illness or injury and reports problems to the department Supervisor.
• Prepares food in accordance with dietary requirements and restrictions.
• Provides enrichment as agreed to by department management.
• Maintains the cleaning and hygiene of food/prep stations, dishes, food storage areas, and tools and equipment.
• Uses kitchen equipment such as choppers, grinders, mixers, and saws safely and properly.
• Organizes food storage area and daily diets to ensure accurate delivery of food items
• Other duties as instructed by supervisory department.

Prerequisites:

• Must be able to complete daily tasks in a timely fashion with minimal supervision once trained and keep accurate daily records.
• Must be physically fit and active, able to lift 50 pounds comfortably and be able to work in all types of weather.
• Must possess a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain a non-smoking/vaping work environment.
• Weekends and holidays are required

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED
• Preferred applicants will have six months to one year of experience in food/diet preparation in a professional kitchen, feed store, animal facility or zoo.

Compensation and Benefits

The Alabama Safari Park is a Drug-Free and Smoke-Free work environment. Competitive salary, insurance including vision and dental coverage, paid sick/vacation time and 401k options available.

Work Location: Hope Hull, Alabama: Relocate before starting work (Required)