What are the responsibilities and job description for the Culinary Arts Lab Assistant position at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Culinary Arts Lab Assistant
Role Title
Education Support Spec II
Role Code
29143-SW
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
03
Position Number
283W0219
Agency
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Division
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div)
Work Location
Richmond (City) - 760
Hiring Range
$17.00 to $20.00/hour; salary commensurate with experience.
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
N-No EEO-4 Reporting
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Part-time hourly position without state benefits. Wage employees are restricted to working approximately 29 hours per week or less, not to exceed 1,500 hours annually. The required hours for this position may vary, however the typical schedule requires availability four (4) to five (5) days a week, for approximately five (5) to seven (7) hours a day.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.
The Culinary Arts Lab Assistant will manage and provide the necessary supplies (perishable, non-perishable and repairs) for the programs housed at The Kitchens at Reynolds, while fulfilling the organizational standards set forth for Culinary Arts programs and education by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). The duties of this position will include: continuous food and beverage inventory management (including inventory file recordkeeping, purchasing, and storage, while maintaining high standards of excellence); assembly and issuing of requisitions for lab classes including segregating of course specific materials and continuous small-ware inventory management.
This position will also be responsible for purchasing supplies using the State’s procurement process (eVA) to include maintaining eVA and Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Shared Services compliance, calculation of food and beverage orders, maintaining requisition database, submitting work order requests, catering assistance, and budget awareness. The Culinary Arts Lab Assistant also assists with lab facility monitoring and status reporting, including routine sanitation inspections, preventative maintenance inspections and completing necessary corrective actions; and participation in other duties as assigned by the Program Head.
The Culinary Arts Lab Assistant will manage and provide the necessary supplies (perishable, non-perishable and repairs) for the programs housed at The Kitchens at Reynolds, while fulfilling the organizational standards set forth for Culinary Arts programs and education by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC). The duties of this position will include: continuous food and beverage inventory management (including inventory file recordkeeping, purchasing, and storage, while maintaining high standards of excellence); assembly and issuing of requisitions for lab classes including segregating of course specific materials and continuous small-ware inventory management.
This position will also be responsible for purchasing supplies using the State’s procurement process (eVA) to include maintaining eVA and Virginia Community College System (VCCS) Shared Services compliance, calculation of food and beverage orders, maintaining requisition database, submitting work order requests, catering assistance, and budget awareness. The Culinary Arts Lab Assistant also assists with lab facility monitoring and status reporting, including routine sanitation inspections, preventative maintenance inspections and completing necessary corrective actions; and participation in other duties as assigned by the Program Head.
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
- Knowledge of educational culinary laboratory environments, to include product knowledge
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Microsoft Office applications, including Excel spreadsheets and Access databases
- Knowledge of purchasing processes; budgeting and reconciliation; and receipt and log management
- Demonstrated ability to utilize a high level of organizational skills
- Communicate and work effectively with multi-cultural populations that support diversity, cultural understanding and inclusion
- Demonstrated ability to lift and/or move items of 50 pounds independently, while maintaining safety standards
- Current ServSafe Food Manager Certification is required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Selected candidate must be able to pass the college’s pre-employment background screening
Additional Considerations
- Experience preferred within a restaurant; however we train exceptional candidates the necessary skill requirements of the position
- Current experience with the Canvas Learning Management System is preferred.
- Current experience using eVA and knowledge of the purchasing guidelines and procedures of the Commonwealth of Virginia is also preferred.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
Travel among Reynolds locations as needed.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2429P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
03/04/2025
Job Close Date
03/10/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
Contact Name
Reynolds HR
Email
HR@reynolds.edu
Phone Number
(804) 523-5249
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:
Additional Information
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
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.
Salary : $17 - $20
