Culinary Arts Instructor

Walla Walla Community College • Walla Walla, WA

72d • $73,032 - $83,257

About The Position

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, Culinary Arts Instructor at the Walla Walla campus. The start date is at the beginning of the Fall quarter in September 2025. At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability. This position is open until filled. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by July 27, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST.

Requirements

• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered at the discretion of the college.
• Five years of management experience in the culinary industry.
• Experience writing program curriculum and an interest in innovative strategies and delivery.
• Obtain and maintain a Washington State Food Handler's Permit and Serv-Safe Instructor/Proctor certification within 90 days of hire.
• Have or acquire within 90 days of initial employment a current healthcare provider CPR, First Aid and Blood borne Pathogen Certificates.
• Experience and/or willingness to incorporate technology in the classroom.
• Ability to proctor National Restaurant Association Serve-Safe certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in Culinary Arts, hospitality or other appropriate discipline.
• Teaching experience and current knowledge in all phases of culinary arts.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Effectively teach the adopted curriculum at a variety of skill levels and evaluate student progress towards learning objectives for the culinary arts program.
• Create program-learning activities that support individual student learning needs and the appropriate evaluation of student progress towards the learning objectives.
• Provide structured, hands-on instruction in culinary arts, ensuring students actively perform all aspects of production, planning, and service.
• Ensure students partake in menu planning and execution, daily production and plating, and the kitchen workflow.
• Ensure all recipes used in instruction and food service operations are standardized, costed, and reviewed for alignment with instructional Farm to Fork initiatives and budgetary goals.
• Advise students on academic and career pathways, actively mentoring them in job placement and industry networking with varied backgrounds and career goals.
• Develop and update curriculum as required by the College to respond to industry trends and to improve equitable student outcomes.
• Evaluate student progress towards attaining the learning outcomes, including thoughtfully designed individual assignments, projects, quizzes, and standardized tests.
• Design inclusive instructional strategies, including classroom, small groups, and individualized instruction, to reach all students, and select and evaluate the materials needed to implement these strategies.
• Actively participate in industry advisory board meetings and community partnerships to strengthen program alignment and student job placement.
• Work closely with our Farm to Fork team to ensure that production and instructional needs are aligned.
• Maintain and submit student records, documentation, and program reports.
• Maintain structured office hours.

Benefits

• Comprehensive faculty benefit program including medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid sick leave.
• Retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs.
• 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• Support for faculty professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree