Student, Culinary Assistant

Flathead Valley Community College; Kalispell, Northern (MT, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Flathead Valley Community College is seeking eligible FVCC students to support the Culinary Arts Department during catering events at the Kalispell campus.

The role involves dishwashing, basic food prep, event setup, and guest service, with duties extending to kitchen sanitation and storage maintenance. Shifts include weekends and evenings as needed, with a dress code of black pants and a chef uniform. This is a great hands-on opportunity for culinary students.

Qualifications

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of six credits per semester.
• Be at least 18 years old and able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to problem-solve and follow directions, and to safely use sanitizing chemicals.
• Cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Performs dishwashing of utensils and equipment using dish machine, manual wash, and three-sink setup.
• Returns clean items to storage locations.
• Sweeps and mops floors; maintains sanitation of work station and kitchen areas.
• Prep and polish service ware for events; serves guests in professional setting.
• Preps and cooks food according to ServSafe guidelines.
• Maintains cleanliness of storage rooms before, during, and after events.
• Reports to the Culinary Arts Program Director or Designee.
• May perform other similar tasks as requested.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:
Culinary Department, Arts & Technology Building, FVCC Kalispell Campus

ELIGIBILITY:
Open to all current FVCC Students enrolled in a minimum six of credits for 2026/2027 Academic Year.

START DATE:
This position will start in Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

WORK SCHEDULE:
Dates and Times vary with each semester, but will include working weekends and evenings

DRESS CODE:
Black pants and a white or black shirt or Chef Uniform. Gloves used for food handling are provided by the supervisor

POSITION PURPOSE/ROLE:
Supports the Culinary Arts Department as needed for catering events

POSITION DUTIES:

• Performs dishwashing of cooking utensils and food prep equipment, dishware, flatware, stemware, and pots and pans using a dish machine, manual process, and three sink set-up
• Returns clean items to appropriate storage locations
• Sweeps and mops floors
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation of work station and kitchen areas
• Prep and polish service ware for events
• Serves guests in professional setting
• Preps and cooks food according to ServSafe guidelines
• Maintains cleanliness of storage rooms before, during, and after events
• May perform other similar tasks as requested
• Reports to the Culinary Arts Program Director or Designee

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and
• Be a minimum of 18 years of age and have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and is self-motivated, and
• Ability to problem-solve and follow directions, and to safely use sanitizing chemicals, and
• Possess a cooperative spirit in working with peers, supervisors, students, and the public

STUDENT SKILL DEVELOPMENT:
Communication, customer service, critical thinking and effective reasoning, collaboration, professionalism, teamwork

PREDICTED OUTCOME:
Practical competence, customer service, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, demonstrating professionalism, and teamwork

STUDENT EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES:

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.

About Flathead Valley Community College

The average value of FVCC'sEmployee Benefits is $25,000 in addition to salary! Because of our inclusive and supportive employee and organizational culture, FVCC is a great place to work. We offer generous health benefits, retirement and leave programs for benefit-eligible positions.

Access, Belonging, and Success . Flathead Valley Community College is enriched by diverse backgrounds, perspectives and beliefs. We are committed to providing work and learning environments that educate about cultural differences. We will continuously promote and support a culture of respect. All members of our campus community share the responsibility of fostering a climate of mutual respect and caring.

Flathead Valley Community College was established in 1967 as a result of collaborative efforts by local citizens supporting area students and employers by providing higher education without leaving the valley.FVCC promotes excellence in lifelong learning, focused on student success and community needs. Learn more about our History and Mission .