["Temporary Culinary Assistant","Temporary Culinary Assistant"]

Culinary Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Culinary Assistant to support the Culinary Academy's daily food service operations. This non-instructional, temporary position works closely with Chef faculty to assist with food preparation, cooking, customer service, catering, special events, and food truck operations.

This position is located at the main campus or Tech Center, but may report to all Blue Ridge CTC locations as required to meet the needs of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist Chef faculty with food preparation and cooking
• Demonstrate appropriate culinary skills
• Support Bruin Café operations
• Provide excellent customer service
• Assist with catering events and special functions
• Support food truck operations
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation
• Follow food safety guidelines
• Regular work requires a great deal of standing, lifting, bending, and stretching.
• Willingness to work some weekends and evenings, as needed
• Assist with inventory and stocking
• Work collaboratively with staff
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Culinary training preferred
• Food service experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to read and follow instructions
• Excellent customer service skills
• Work well under pressure, in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently
• Must have a strong aptitude for math
• Must have a professional appearance
• Ability to follow health department regulations for hygiene
• Must have a basic knowledge of simple food preparation, safety, and sanitation.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (6+ hours)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Temporary position intended to work through at least September 2026. Position open until filled.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, or religion in admission, employment, or educational programs and activities; nor does it discriminate based on genetic information in employment or employee health benefits. Faculty, staff, students, and applicants are protected from retaliation for making complaints or assisting in investigations of discrimination.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the job application, pre-employment testing, interview, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or email hr@blueridgectc.edu.