Animal Diet Technician
Quick answer
Nashville Zoo is hiring a part-time Animal Diet Technician for $16.10 USD per hour to prepare diets and maintain food preparation areas.
- Role
- Animal Diet Technician
- Organization
- Nashville Zoo
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $16.10 USD
- Category
- Other
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
The Animal Diet Technician is responsible for the daily preparation of diets for all animals in the Nashville Zoo collection and for outreach programs as necessary. This role involves diet preparation, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary conditions of food preparation areas.
What you'll do
- Responsible for the accurate preparation of diets in accordance with diet menu specifications
- Drive a zoo vehicle for the purpose of retrieving and delivering supplies
- Maintain regular and reliable attendance
- Maintain clean and sanitary conditions of food preparation areas
- Operate various types of equipment in the performance of duties
What it takes
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Zoo, animal diet and/or kitchen prep experience is desirable
- Ability to perform physical work activities in varying weather conditions
- Ability to self-direct work tasks while ensuring safety and productivity
- Ability to communicate and cooperate with employees and to deal with the public in an effective and positive manner
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Nashville, TN.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $16.10 USD per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, zoo, animal diet, and/or kitchen prep experience, and the ability to perform physical work activities in varying weather conditions.
How do I apply?
Applications are due by 12/31. Please apply through the Nashville Zoo's official job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Nashville Zoo's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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