PT Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician

Virginia Community Colleges; Cave Spring (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician in the Culinary Arts Department. The role provides kitchen lab management and administrative support to faculty in the culinary arts program.

Responsibilities include inventory handling, receiving deliveries, stocking, facility upkeep, and basic clerical tasks to support several kitchen labs. AAssociate’s degree in related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management and purchasing procedures.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment.
• Experience with computers, internet navigation, and public relations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory management and stocking/storage.
• Support multiple kitchen labs in preparation/setup/breakdown.
• Provide clerical support to faculty and manage lab operations.

Skills

Office management

Purchasing procedures

Inventory management

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts

Tools

PeopleSoft

EVA

Microsoft Office

Job description

PT Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS 800-552-5019, or DBVI 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

PT Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician

Role Title

Admin and Office Spec III

Role Code

19013-SW

FLSA

Nonexempt

Pay Band

03

Position Number

286W0578

Agency

Virginia Western Community College

Division

Virginia Western Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range

$16.83 - $20.00

Emergency/Essential Personnel

No

EEO Category

6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time

Part Time

Does this position have telework options?

Telework options are subject to change based on business needs

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?

Work Schedule

29 hrs per week/ Schedule TBD during M-F work week

Sensitive Position

No

Job Description

Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

Virginia Western Community College is accepting applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician in the Culinary Arts Department in the School of Business, Technologies & Trades. This position provides kitchen lab management and administrative assistance to the faculty in the culinary arts program. Position duties include assistance with inventory management, inventory delivery receipt and stocking/storage, facility upkeep including cleaning and maintenance requests, various clerical duties in support of the program and faculty to include supporting multiple kitchen labs (preparation/setup/breakdown).

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications

Experience in office management, purchasing procedures, managing inventory and ability to complete basic math calculations. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a busy environment. Experience in using computers and software. Experience in Internet navigation skills and web-based software. Effective public relations skills and the abilityto work with a diverse population including employees, students, and the general public. Effective verbal and written communications skills.

Additional Considerations

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, Office Management, or related field. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of the academic environment, PeopleSoft, EVA , and Microsoft Office. Ability to lift up to of 50 pounds and use of hand trucks/carts. Experience in the food-service industry in purchasing, inventory and food rotation, general kitchen cleaning and sanitizing and customer service/retail.

Operation of a State Vehicle

No

Supervises Employees

No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

WGE_3437P

Recruitment Type

General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

09/08/2026

Job Close Date

10/21/2026

Agency Website

www.virginiawestern.edu

Contact Name

Lindsey Weston

Email

[e-mail]

Phone Number

540-857-7305

Additional Information

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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