Commissary Technician ; Part-Time

Position Summary

The Commissary Technician I Part-Time will be expected to prepare animal diets accurately and efficiently for The Florida Aquarium’s living collection. This position is expected to play a supportive role in the Commissary. Teamwork, good communication, and flexibility in a dynamic work environment are essential. They will develop skillsets both independently, and as part of a team, in providing the highest level of food handling practices and attention to detail.

This position is expected to work a minimum of 28 hours per week.

• Proficient at daily commissary operations including diet preparation (frozen, fresh, and prepared) and breakout of produce, frozen (fish/meat) products and other dietary items as needed
• Follows USDA and AZA standards for food handling and maintaining live food cultures
• Utilizes fine motor skills for coordination and manual dexterity on a daily basis to safely handle sharp knives during food preparation.
• Upholds safe and ergonomically effective operational practices
• Complies with standard operating procedures
• Assists in tracking commissary food, vitamins/supplements, and supplies
• Achieves safe and sanitary conditions in the commissary and storage areas, meeting and exceeding the requirements of the UDSA and AZA standards.
• Delivers extraordinary customer service to all aquarium guests and internal customers
• Develops and maintains exemplary communication with team members
• Assures behavior meets the TFA values of Respect, Trust, and Excellence
• Supports TFA’s Shared Purpose by participating in a Conservation Day of Action shift on an annual basis

• Completes required training courses and assigned job-related reading
• Maintains tools and equipment necessary for diet preparation and food storage
• Ensures accurate record keeping through consistent utilization of electronic record keeping system
• Provides commissary training for Animal Care staff, volunteers, and interns within scope of position
• Participates in meetings with Supervisor, Commissary Technicians, and other aquarium departments
• All other duties as required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in food handling, preparation, and warehouse activities in a zoo or aquarium preferred
• Ability to operate and maintain tools and equipment necessary for the preparation of diets including but not limited to grinders, knife sharpeners, blenders, scales, mixers, hand trucks, pallet jacks, knives, and hot plate
• Able to work in coolers (35°F to 40°F) and freezers (