Nutritional Services Coordinator

Utah's Hogle Zoo

Creating Champions for Wildlife

The Nutritional Services Coordinator is responsible for daily diet preparation for the animals housed at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. Maintains accurate diet record sheets and performs periodic audits to ensure accuracy. Responsible for aspects of inventory, ordering, stocking, rotating food as well as overall efficiency and safety in diet preparation. Required to maintain a professional and collaborative relationship with all Zoo departments and outside vendors.

Knowledge of, and compliance with, AZA and USDA regulations is mandatory. Knowledge of best food safety and contingency practices is expected. Supports Utah’s Hogle Zoo’s conservation efforts.

At the zoo we look for employees who are passionate about conservation, who approach their daily work with a can-do attitude, who are resourceful, who communicate respectfully with everyone, and are ready to work hard supporting the zoo’s mission of creating champions for wildlife by making connections between people and animals to inspire action.

Utah’s Hogle Zoo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Reports to the Director of Animal Care.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other supplemental insurance.
• The Zoo is a part of the Utah Retirement System and makes a 10% contribution to an employee’s retirement. This includes an additional opportunity to make contributions to a 401K plan within URS.
• $3000 relocation allowance for qualifying new employees.
• Vacation days:
  New employees accrue up to 13 days annually of vacation time.
• Sick days:
  New employees accrue up to 10 days annually of sick time.
• Nine paid holidays in the year.
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families paid for by the Zoo.
• Employee long-term disability insurance paid for by the Zoo.
• Various employee reimbursements and contributions including wellness activities and professional development.
• Every employee receives a free Zoo Card that allows admission to the employee and up to 5 guests. It also provides free carousel and train rides, as well as free admittance to Zoo Lights and Boo Lights.
• 50% discount on concessions and 33.3% discount on gift shops items.
• Tickets at Work membership, which provides discounts and offers on theme parks, shows, sporting events, and travel.
• Awesome coworkers who care about animals and each other!

For over 90 years, Utah’s Hogle Zoo has been a loved and trusted part of the community. Located within Salt Lake City proper, the Zoo is nestled in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountain range at the mouth of Emigration Canyon. The Zoo spans over 42 acres and is home to a diverse collection of animals. Be a part of the Zoo as we share our newest exhibit,Wild Utah,and begin planning for one of our largest projects, South America.

Make your contribution to a rich tradition of elevated behavior husbandry, guest engagement, professional development, and top animal welfare.

Being only minutes from both a vibrant downtown and national wilderness area, Salt Lake City is a dream for cultural aficionados and outdoor enthusiasts alike. This city has it all from professional sports teams, theater, cultural attractions, universities, nightlife, and many green spaces. From mountain ranges to deserts, Utah is home to five National and 45 State parks.

If all of this sounds exciting to you, then come and excel with us at Utah’s Hogle Zoo!

• Responsible for Commissary cleanliness, inventory and diet preparation as well as maintaining adequate and in-date supplies, adherence to AZA (Association of Zoos and Aquariums), USDA (United Stated Department of Agriculture) regulations.
• Accurately prepares and delivers animal diets. Works with Animal Keeper Apprentices to ensure all animal diets are prepared daily as prescribed.
• Trains and directs the daily activities of the Animal Keeper Apprentices during their assigned Commissary shift.
• Works with animal care staff and supervisors to prepare nutritionally based animal enrichment.
• Maintain and update contingency strategies to prevent food shortages due to a disaster.
• Responsible for completing tasks related to the Commissary in the absence of the Commissary Manager; including inventory, ordering, stocking, recycling, replenishing, cleaning, organization and maintenance.
• Checks in deliveries for accuracy, quality, and wholesomeness. Makes determinations necessary to address any inconsistencies. Unloads, or manages a team to unload, and store all deliveries ensuring all items are stocked in a rotated and labeled manner for timely use.
• Communicates with the Commissary Manager any needs or issues with vendors to ensure product quality and consistency.
• Exercises fiscal and environmental responsibility; supports the Zoo’s conservation initiatives.
• Strives to reduce food waste and implement…