Temporary Culinary Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Main Campus, 13650 Apple Harvest Dr, Martinsburg, WV
Job Type: Casual/Temporary
Job Number: 2600572
School/Division: Workforce Development & Engineering Technologies
Opening Date: 05/13/2026
Position Summary
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 to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact Megan Stoner, Talent Acquisition & Development Coordinator at 304-260-4380 or email
PEIA INSURANCE
The WV Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) offer a preferred provider benefit plan (PPB) for employees and their dependents. Employee premiums are based on annual base salary, coverage type (single or family), and the plan selected. Tobacco-free insured's receive a preferred monthly premium rate. Coverage is effective the first of the month following the month of enrollment. Premiums are taken on a pre-tax basis. PEIA Website: www.wvpeia.com
PEIA offers four PEIA PPB Plans.
THE HEALTH PLAN
The Health Plan is a state and federally qualified Health Maintenance Organization. HMO's/HIC's contract with various physicians and facilities to provide medical care to their members. The Health Plan became an option for coverage in the Eastern Panhandle July 1, 2011.
Employee premiums are based on annual base salary, coverage type (single or family), and the plan selected.
Coverage is effective the first of the month following the month of enrollment. Premiums are taken on a pre-tax basis. Health Plan website is www.healthplan.org
LIFE INSURANCE
Active members receive basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings through MetLife. Non-Medicare retirees and Medicare retirees may purchase basic and optional life insurance from MetLife.
MOUNTAINEER FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLANS are sponsored by the Public Employees Insurance Agency, and administered by Fringe Benefits Management Company. The FBMC website is www.fbmc-benefits.com
Flexible Spending Accounts Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) The IRS approved tax-free account that saves you taxes on eligible medical and dependent care expense. You authorize per-pay-period deposits to your FSA from before tax salary. As eligible expenses are incurred, you request tax-free withdrawals from your account to reimburse yourself, (saving federal, state and Social Security Taxes).
Sun Life Dental Insurance - Offers 4 plan options for employees
Vision Care-- Humana/Eye Med offers two plans to help pay for eye care needs.
Hearing Health Care
The EPIC Hearing Service Plan provides easy access to hearing health professionals, primary physicians and audiologists. The EPIC Hearing Plan's 5 basis steps to good hearing include: pure tone hearing test, functional assessment, hearing aid evaluation, fitting and programming, and therapy and training.
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
Employees participating in a high deductible health plan may enroll in a HAS on a pre-tax basis. This option allows you and your family to take greater responsibility for our medical care to reduce your insurance premiums and save money for future health expenses. Unlike money in a FSA the funds do not have to be spent in the plan year they are deposited.
LIMITED--USE MEDICAL FSA
A Limited-Use Medical FSA is designed specifically for employees who wish to take advantage of a Health Savings Account (HSA), while continuing to enjoy the tax savings expected from a FSA. Funds are set aside from your salary before taxes are deducted, allowing you to pay your eligible expenses tax free. However these funds can only be used for dental, vision, and preventive care expenses not covered by your high deductible health plan.
LONG -TERM DISABILITY INCOME PLANS
Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance can help safeguard your family's lifestyle when you are unable to work. The monthly LTD benefits are based on your earnings. The group insurance policy refers to these earnings as pre-disability earnings.
SHORT- TERM DISABILITY INCOME PLAN
The weekly Short-Term Disability (STD) benefit is 70% of your pre-disability, reduced by deductible income. There is a 30-day benefit waiting period. The maximum weekly benefits is $750. The minimum benefit is $15.
GROUP LEGAL PLAN
When faced with a legal situation you can simply pick up the phone and call a knowledgeable client service representative to assist you in locating a Plan Attorney near you. A brief summary of the Legal Plan and definitions of covered services can be found at info.legalplans.com. This is a post-tax benefit.
THE STANDARD
Long Term Disability-- this policy has a benefit amount of 60% of your Basic Monthly Earnings to a $6,000 maximum and Standard will continue to make payments to the employee's annuity, up to the set amount. Approved LTD claim is payable at the end of the 180-day benefit waiting period. Coverage also provides participant with 24 hour access to counseling services through unlimited telephone and internet access as well as up to 3 face to face counseling sessions.
BASIC RETIREMENT
The State of WV requires participation in a tax-sheltered 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. The Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) makes decisions regarding the offered programs. Benefits eligible employees contribute 6% of their gross pay, which is matched at 6% by Blue Ridge CTC. The 401(a) Plan contributions and any earnings are always 100% vested (including rollovers from previous employers).
Great-West Retirement Services
The Great-West family of companies ranks as one of the oldest and largest financial institutions in North America. Wide arrays of core investment options are available through your Plan. Once you have enrolled, investment option information is also available through the website at www.gwrs.com.
TIAA-CREF
Founded for employees in education and research to build secure financial futures, TIAA-CREF is one of the world's largest retirement systems. TIAA-CREF charges no sales loads, has low expense charges, and offers many annuity and mutual fund accounts and life cycle funds.
Once you have enrolled, investment option information is also available through the website at www.tiaa-cref.org
Supplemental Retirement
Supplementalsavings and investment programs are available through GreatWest and TIAA-CREF.
This program enables employees to save additional retirement money through tax deferral. Participation is voluntary, and contributions are not matched. Maximum contribution amounts are limited by law. Some options are:
Supplemental Retirement 403(b)
This program enables employees to save additional retirement money through tax deferral. Participation is voluntary, and contributions are not matched. Maximum contribution amounts are limited by law. Upon separation from service or at age 59 1/2 participants may begin annuity income or make cash withdrawals from supplemental monies. Loans are also available.
Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b)
A nonqualified, tax-deferred compensation plan offers tax advantages to employees. Employees can contribute to both a 403(b) plan and a 457(b) plan. Higher wage earners will benefit by having both plans. The 457(b) public plan has no triggering events; upon termination of employment, monies are available despite age with no penalties.
Annual Leave
All full-time regular employees shall be eligible for annual leave with pay on the following basis:
2 days accrual per month
Accumulated leave for continuing employees may not exceed twice the amount earned in any twelve month period.
Sick Leave
Sick leave may be used by an employee who is ill, injured or when a member of the immediate family is seriously ill as defined by the treating physician or when a death occurs in the immediate family. For the purpose of administering this leave policy, the immediate family is defined as: father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband or wife, mother in law, father in law, brother in law, sister in law, son in law, daughter in law, grandmother, grandfather, granddaughter, grandson, stepmother, stepfather, stepchildren, or others considered to be members of the household and living under the same roof. Sick leave may also be used for employee medical appointments which are approved in advance by the supervisor.
Accumulation of Sick Leave
Accumulation of sick leave is unlimited. Full time regular employees accrue 1.5 days of sick leave per month of active employment. Employees working between 1,040 hours-- 1,950 hours over at least nine months of a twelve month period shall accumulate sick leave on a prorated basis.
Higher Education Employees Catastrophic Leave Program (WV Code, Section 18B?)9?)10, effective June 5, 1992)
A classified employee experiencing a catastrophic illness or injury as defined by the West Virginia Code and Blue Ridge CTC policy may request approval to receive paid leave time donated by other employees. Within established limits, employees may voluntarily donate accumulated sick or annual leave directly to an approved recipient.
Funeral Leave
When a death occurs in the immediate family, a reasonable amount of time may be charged to accrued sick leave as required for the employee to arrange for and attend the funeral and related services, including travel time. For the purpose of administering this leave policy, the immediate family is defined as: parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, brother, sister, husband, wife, step-parent, step-child, brother-in-law, sister-in-law or others considered to be members of the household and living under the same roof.
AFLAC--American Family Life Assurance Company
AFLAC offers Hospital Advantage, STD, Accident Indemnity Advantage, Cancer Care, Critical Care and Recovery, Dental Insurance, Vision policies. These policies can help by paying cash benefits you can use to help cover rent, groceries, and other daily living expenses while you are out of work and you can also use the cash benefits to help with unexpected medical expenses. All full-time and part-time employees are eligible to participate. The premiums for these policies will be covered entirely by the employee on a post-tax basis. The enrollment period is rolling.
Employee Assistance Program
Blue Ridge CTC offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through the EastRidge Health Systems in Martinsburg. The EAP provides a wide range of counseling services in a confidential setting. The first three (3) visits are no cost and the employee is responsible for the costs of any subsequent visit. These costs may be covered by medical insurance. Contact HR or EastRidge at 304-263-8954 or the 24 Hour Crisis number at 855-807-1258
Reasonable amount of time is determined at the discretion of the supervisor, and is based upon geographic distance, work load and similar factors. Sick leave is not provided for an extended bereavement period or to attend to the affairs of the estate; annual leave may be requested for these purposes.
Red Cross Leave
An employee that is a certified disaster service volunteer of the American Red Cross may be gra...