Job Summary:
Would you like to be a part of our exciting and innovative Kalamazoo Valley Community College Healthy Living Campus? If you are an enthusiastic, upbeat, hands on individual, who enjoys teaching and new challenges, then we may have the perfect opportunity for you as a part-time instructor in our Culinary Arts department. We are currently seeking an instructor for CUL 222 Restaurant Production for Fall 2026.
About Us
Kalamazoo Valley Community College is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, Michigan. 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
CUL 222 Course Description
This combination hands-on lab and lecture course will provide students with advanced training in an open-to-the-public a la carte restaurant. Students will train in the restaurant focusing on seasonal and local ingredient sourcing. Techniques in charcuterie, Garde manger, and the techniques, tastes, and flavors of regional American cuisines will be presented with an emphasis on organization, preparation, execution, and service. Continuing training in preparing vegan and vegetarian recipes will be included.
Desired Student Outcomes
- Strong personal management skills
- Demonstrated ability to self manage given tasks during food preparation and service
- Demonstrated understanding of restaurant station roles, both classical and contemporary
- Apply local foods and sustainable practices to menu planning for restaurant sales
- Demonstrated understanding of functionality and artistry of the presentation of food
- Demonstrated ability to create kitchen staff schedules and payroll
- Demonstrated ability to lead pre-shift meetings
- Demonstrate knife skills, cooking skills, kitchen safety techniques, and various equipment operations
- Demonstrated inception, creation, costing, and writing of recipes
- Observe seasonal dynamics of food production in an urban farm setting and apply to course objectives
Work Hours:
8:45 am to 1:50 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
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.
