Zoo Commissary & Diet Delivery Assistant

North Carolina Zoo; Asheboro (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding its Animal Section Commissary team and seeks a Commissary Assistant to prepare, portion, label, and deliver daily diets for over 1,400 animals. You will receive and store items, rotate stock, and maintain clean, safe preparation areas in compliance with AZA and USDA standards.

Ideal candidates have food service experience, familiarity with animal diets, and strong inventory skills; must lift up to 50 pounds and work in all weather.

Qualifications

• Education or experience in food service related to the job.
• Experience with animal diets in zoological setting, including weighing and portioning per protocols.
• Inventory control experience with perishable goods and stock rotation.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, portion, label, and deliver animal diets daily.
• Receive, inspect, and store food items; rotate stock for freshness.
• Maintain sanitation and cleanliness per AZA/USDA standards.
• Safely operate commissary equipment and delivery van for daily distribution.
• Document diet prep, delivery, and inventory records.

Skills

Food service

Animal diets

Inventory control

Warehouse operations

Education

Education or experience in food service

Tools

Sanitation equipment

Job description

The North Carolina Zoo is expanding its Animal Section Commissary team and seeks a Commissary Assistant to prepare, portion, label, and deliver daily diets for over 1,400 animals. You will receive and store items, rotate stock, and maintain clean, safe preparation areas in compliance with AZA and USDA standards.

Ideal candidates have food service experience, familiarity with animal diets, and strong inventory skills; must lift up to 50 pounds and work in all weather.