Animal Nutrition Assistant (Seasonal)
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10151191 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted May 15, 2026Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
The Animal Nutrition Center, a department within The Department of Animal Health, is a centralized food preparation location that provides for the nutrition needs of the Walt Disney World live animal collection! Our mission is to:
Deliver steadfast excellence in animal care & welfare through outstanding animal nutrition.
Provide the highest quality of animal nutrition as part of the Animal, Science, and Environment animal wellness program.
Inspire guests to conservation action by sharing information about the science of animal nutrition.
As an Animal Nutrition Assistant Seasonal cast member, you will be primarily responsible for the accurate preparation of animal diets or assist in delivering diets to animal areas with most of the time spent outdoors in the elements as needed. The Animal Nutrition Center is a 7 day a week operation typically operating between the hours of 5 am-3:30pm, however extended hours may apply.
You will report to the Animal Nutrition Center Zoological Manager.
This is a Seasonal role, with various work hours per week.
Responsibilities/What You Will Do
Follow food prep instructions to prepare accurate diets and package items according to prep sheets.
Adhere to safety guidelines and maintain sanitary conditions as outlined in the ANC SOG, communicating inventory changes or needs and maintaining accurate receipt, storage, rotation, and labeling of all food items.
Ensure facilities and all equipment are kept in a safe and orderly manner.
Interact with Animal Husbandry, Maintenance, Horticulture, Education, and other partnering departments.
Provide nutritional information and conservation messages through Guest and Cast interactions and magical moments.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Practical understanding of basic nutrition concepts and how they apply to animal health and welfare.
Ability to move 200-pound carts daily.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and team lift approximately 75 pounds throughout the day.
Knowledge of proper food safety and how this impacts diet quality.
Experience working in a team environment.
Valid U.S. driver’s license and personal mode of transportation to travel to and from the workplace and to behind-the-scenes work locations.
Full availability for any shift, seven (7) days per week, including weekends and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications
Computer proficiency with Word and Excel
Knowledge of and use of a variety of food preparation equipment
Ability to portion food items using standard weights and measurements (U.S. and metric)
Facilitate guest interactions
Education
2+ years of college education and/or experience in the field of diet prep, animal care, food industry, or laboratory experience
The pay rate for this role in Lake Buena Vista, FL is $19.60 to $24.50 per hour. The base pay actually offered may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, among other factors. Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered. To learn more about our benefits visit: http://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.
