What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Culinary Program Director position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College?
Posting Number:
201101423P
Job Title:
Medical Culinary Program Director
Location:
Unassigned or Multiple Locations
Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full Time
Pay Rate:
Minimum of $53,676 per year. Salary will be determined based upon education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.
Position Type:
Staff
Department:
Continuing Ed & Life Enrichment
Job Summary:
Are you a proven leader who would like to pass along your passion for food education and community wellness? Do you love the idea of blending culinary arts with medical and evidence-based practices? If so, then Kalamazoo Valley Community College may have an ideal opportunity for you.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow, and thrive.
About the Opportunity
Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a dynamic and experienced Medical Culinary Program Director to support and promote a positive, student-centered experience. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Community Kitchen and culinary execution for Medical Culinary and Evidence-Based Programs, both on campus and at offsite locations. This position plays a key role in training and supporting faculty, staff, and students in culinary operations, managing event logistics, and ensuring food safety compliance.
Specific responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Oversee management of execution staff for programs delivered by the Medical Culinary and Evidenced Based Programs.
- Assist in the supervision of the overall daily operation of the building for all instructional and non-instructional purposes.
- Monitor and coordinate staff development and training opportunities for direct reports.
- Train staff and faculty on food and beverage requisitions, sourcing, and preparation to meet educational and programmatic needs.
- Plan and coordinate logistics for events and activities involving food procurement, including considerations for dietary needs, food trends, and specialized ingredients.
- Recommend, hire, orient, train and evaluate assigned staff.
- Work directly with students to provide the best possible student experience by providing guidance on educational requirements and guiding students to appropriate resources to help address educational and personal challenges.
- Oversee inventory control including purchasing, receiving, storage, and preparation of food and beverages.
- Collaborate with medical professionals to develop recipes aligned with specific dietary requirements, perform nutrient analysis, and assess training effectiveness.
- Serve as lead instructor for non-credit programs when assigned, as well as any in-class adaptations based on identified barriers or accommodation requests.
- Ensure proper safety and sanitation protocols in compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are requirements. An example of this would be a bachelor degree in an appropriate field and five years of related experience, including proven leadership, operational management, communication, and customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
Physical Demands:
Work Hours:
Based on operation needs.
Posting Date
04/10/2025
Closing Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu
Position will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to April 28, 2025.
Position will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to April 28, 2025.
EEO Statement
As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants will be given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.
Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.
Salary : $53,676
