Animal Nutrition Assistant (Seasonal)

The Walt Disney Company • Lake Buena Vista, FL • 1h ago

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 Seasonal cast member, you will be primarily responsible for the accurate preparation of animal diets or assist in delivering diets to animal areas with most 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-3:30pm, however extended hours may apply.

You will report to the Animal Nutrition Center Zoological Manager.

This is a Seasonal role, with various work hours per week.

Responsibilities/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 ANC 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.

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, seven (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

The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $19.60 to $24.50 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: http://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Job ID: 10151191

Location: Lake Buena Vista,Florida

Job Posting Company: Walt Disney World Resort

The Walt Disney Company and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers including individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or apply for a position, email Candidate.Accommodations@Disney.com with your request. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or correspondence. We will only respond to those requests that are related to the accessibility of the online application system due to a disability.

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