Medical Culinary Program Support Specialist

Kalamazoo Valley Community College; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalamazoo Valley Community College is seeking a full-time Medical Culinary Program Support Specialist to assist in the Community Kitchen. This role supports technical aspects, coordinates inventory, creates recipes, and oversees lab assistants.

The ideal candidate will work with culinary and allied health staff, ensure food safety, nutrition education, and program development for community classes and events; hours may include some nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and three (3) years of related experience or equivalent.
• ServSafe, Alcohol, Allergen and Manager certifications required or obtainable on employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food requisitions, conducts inventory management and kitchen upkeep.
• Acts as liaison between program staff, contractors, departments and the community.
• Oversees culinary assistants supporting community programs.
• Develops kitchen management plans for each class, including recipe development, requisitions, staffing and equipment layout.
• Assists with culinary, nutrition and food safety education during classes and events.
• Schedules meetings and drafts accounting entries and class materials.
• Supports project research and assists with program goals and materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Nutrition knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Medical Culinary Program Support Specialist

Posting Number: 201101555P

Job Title: Medical Culinary Program Support Specialist

Location: Unassigned or Multiple Locations

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Pay Rate: $20.05 per hour minimum. Pay rate will be determined based on education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Position Type: Staff

Department:

Would you like to play a role in providing services that improve the quality of the Kalamazoo community? Do you have a passion for food and a desire to share that with others? If so, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has a great opportunity for you, so please read on.

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 full-time Program Support Specialist for our Medical Culinary Program. This person will support technical aspects of the Community Kitchen. This will include interaction with the Culinary and Allied Health staff and faculty, and the training and supervision of lab assistants employed for community programs. The person in this position will also prepare all food requisitions, manage inventory and engage in kitchen upkeep and organization. In addition, our chosen candidate will also create recipes for community programs, run nutrient analysis and develop program content.

Essential Job Functions

• Prepares all food requisitions, conducts inventory management and engages in kitchen upkeep and organization.
• Serves as a liaison between program staff, contractors, departments and the community on kitchen related training and other initiatives.
• Oversees culinary assistants supporting community programs.
• Works with chefs, instructors and staff to develop and execute a kitchen management outline for each virtual or in person community class or program, including recipe development/finalization, food requisitions, staffing requisitions, equipment layout, food distribution and food preparation.
• Serves as a subject matter expert assisting with culinary, nutrition and food safety education during community classes and for in person and virtual events.
• Schedules meetings, events, appointments and drafts accounting entries and internal reports or other class materials.
• Assists with project research and development and execution of program goals, objectives and materials, as well as special projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of effective customer service principles.
• Knowledge of nutrition principles.
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other personnel and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Appropriate combination of education and experience is required. An example of this would be an associate degree and three (3) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• ServSafe, Alcohol, Allergen and Manager certifications are required (or the ability to obtain upon employment).

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

Physical Demands

• The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work is performed in a a relatively safe and secure work environment.
• Candidates must have the ability to travel among campuses at Kalamazoo Valley is expected

Work Hours: Core hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. but hours are adjusted to support programming including some nights and weekends.

Posting Date: 08/18/2026

Closing Date:

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.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• Other Document

Optional Documents

• Unofficial Transcripts
• Professional References

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Individuals who use tobacco products will not be hired into any full-time position at Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Do you use tobacco products?
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