Responsibilities

• Ohio Registered Sanitarian (R.S.), Registered Environmental Health Specialist, OR NEHA Certified Professional in Food Safety (CP-FS) required.
• ServSafe certification (or comparable) and Ohio Department of Health Level Two Certification in Food Safety required. ServSafe Instructor/Proctor and Ohio Department of Health Level One and Level Two Instructor Certification required within six months of hire.
• Extensive working knowledge of FDA Food Code and Ohio Uniform Food Safety Code.
• Two years of experience conducting food safety evaluations.
• Prior experience teaching or coaching in a food related field strongly preferred.
• Ability to be a team player with excellent customer service and communication skills required.
• Ability to relate positively to employees and assist in the facilitation of employee issues.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays required.
• Ability to plan and organize work in an efficient and cost-effective manner and without direct supervision required.
• Ability to provide excellent guest service by positively interacting with guests and upholding the Make it GREAT standards required.
• Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with all Zoo team members and contacts regarding company business required.
• Ability to adhere to standard operating procedures including but not limited to safety protocols required.
• Possession of a valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record required.
• Ability to adhere to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s drug-free workplace policy including but not limited to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion and follow-up treatment required.
• Ability to successfully complete a criminal history background check annually required.