Butcher 100%

Zoo Basel, affectionately called «Zolli», is a green oasis in the middle of the city. In its unique park landscape, it houses over 600 animal species from all continents. Managed scientifically, it creates closeness between humans and animals, protects endangered species, and promotes biodiversity. Here, recreation, education, research, and nature conservation combine into a working environment for diverse meaningful tasks.

Butcher 100%

Your tasks

You work in the logistics of the Zolli and closely with the animal care staff to ensure the optimal supply of the zoo animals. The department is responsible for feed organization and preparation, manure removal, mouse breeding, and the associated logistics within the zoo. In the butchery area, you support and represent the butcher in his versatile activities. This includes planned as well as emergency slaughtering, processing of slaughtered animals, and the provision of meat and fish for feeding.

What you bring

You have completed an apprenticeship as a butcher or meat specialist EFZ specialization production and have already been able to gain several years of professional experience. Hunting training and hunting experience is an advantage. You are a team player and have good social skills. Even in hectic situations, you remain calm, work in a structured, very careful, and reliable manner. You are resilient, have a quick grasp, and are always interested in learning new things. You have very good German skills; knowledge of English and/or French is an advantage.

You work regularly on weekends. Thanks to long-term deployment planning, your work assignments are known well in advance. A residence in the Basel region is highly desirable.

What we offer you

A varied workplace in an extraordinary environment in the middle of the city of Basel awaits you. Our well-equipped logistics area offers you a wide field of activity in which you can use and further develop your specialist knowledge daily.

Working in the zoo also offers you a special insight into the interaction of logistics, animal husbandry, and visitor operations. To strengthen your sensitivity to working in the field of wild animals, you will have the chance to learn an animal service.

Look forward to an unusual workplace with varied tasks, plenty of creative freedom, and a fascinating environment in the middle of the city of Basel. You will gain insight into a modern, scientifically managed zoo. A collegial and motivated team at an unusual workplace in a fascinating environment in the heart of the city of Basel looks forward to meeting you.

Contact

Corinna Tschan
Head of HR
Zoologischer Garten Basel AG | Administration
Telephone:

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