PT Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician

Virginia Community Colleges; Cave Spring (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Western Community College is seeking a part-time Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician to manage kitchen labs and provide administrative support to faculty in the Culinary Arts Department. The role involves inventory control, order processing, and facility upkeep across multiple kitchen labs.

The position requires strong organizational skills, proficiency with PeopleSoft and Microsoft Office, and the ability to work with a diverse student body.

Qualifications

• Experience in office management, purchasing procedures, and inventory control.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a busy environment and to work with diverse populations.
• Proficiency with computers, internet navigation, and basic math calculations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen labs and inventory, including delivery receipts and stocking/storage.
• Provide clerical support to faculty and assist with multiple kitchen labs (prep/setup/breakdown).
• Perform inventory management, facility upkeep, and maintenance requests as needed.
• Support program staff with routine tasks and workflow in Culinary Arts Department.
• May assist with other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Office management

Purchasing

Inventory management

Math basics

Computer skills

Public relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business, Office Management, or related field

Tools

PeopleSoft

EVA

Microsoft Office

Job description

PT Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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 at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

Posting Summary

Working Title

Working Title PT Administrative Assistant/Culinary Arts Lab Technician

Role Title

Role Title Admin and Office Spec III

Role Code

Role Code 19013-SW

FLSA

FLSA Nonexempt

Pay Band

Pay Band 03

Position Number

Position Number 286W0578

Agency

Agency Virginia Western Community College

Division

Division Virginia Western Community College (Div)

Work Location

Hiring Range

Hiring Range $16.83 - $20.00

Emergency/Essential Personnel No

EEO Category

EEO Category 6-Administrative Support

Full Time or Part Time

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

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

Operation of a State Vehicle No

Supervises Employees

Supervises Employees No

Required Travel

N/A

Posting Number

Posting Number WGE_3411P

Recruitment Type

Recruitment Type General Public - G

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/28/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 09/07/2026

Agency Website

Agency Website www.virginiawestern.edu

Contact Name

Contact Name Lindsey Weston

Email

Email [e-mail]

Phone Number

Phone Number 540-857-7305

Special Instructions to Applicants

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 at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155

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

VCCSuses 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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