Temporary Culinary Assistant

We are seeking a motivated and dependable Culinary Assistant to support the Culinary Academys 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.

• 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.

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 to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact Megan Stoner Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at or email .