2027 Summer Camp Baker
About The Position
Wolfoods is seeking an experienced, high-energy Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a summer camp. The position oversees prep and production for a designated day part, staff management, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. It is an on-site, live-in seasonal contract role at rural summer camp facilities across the United States, running from May through September. The schedule is full-time and exempt, with a minimum of six days and 70 hours per week. Wolfoods provides fresh, scratch-cooked cuisine for summer camp communities and emphasizes care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The role involves leading kitchen staff, ensuring food quality and timely meal service, maintaining food-allergy protocols and sanitation standards, managing inventory and assisting with daily reporting, and serving as a liaison among kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
- Experience with scratch and institutional or batch baking.
- ServSafe Allergens certification required before the start date; the company sponsors the certification.
- Strong leadership skills, scratch-baking ability, ability to navigate an iPad, versatility with ingredients, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot or cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to live on-site in a rustic setting and work a minimum six-day, 70-hour week in a demanding environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train kitchen staff and foster a high-energy, positive work environment.
- Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Manage food-allergy protocols, including requirements for Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan meals.
- Maintain Health Department sanitation standards.
- Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
- Act as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
Benefits
- Competitive seasonal pay
- Performance bonus structure
- Free room and board for the duration of the contract
- Travel expense assistance
- Company-sponsored ServSafe Allergens certification
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
