2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef
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 preparation and production for a designated day part, kitchen staff management, and allergen safety. It is an on-site, live-in role in a fast-paced, high-volume environment at rural summer camp facilities across the United States. The seasonal contract runs from May through September and requires a minimum of six days and 70 hours per week. The role focuses on leading and training kitchen staff; maintaining operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service; managing food-allergy protocols and sanitation; handling inventory and assisting with daily reporting; and serving as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership. The position requires extended periods of standing, working in hot or cold kitchen settings, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must be prepared to live on-site in a rustic setting and thrive under pressure.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
- Experience with scratch cooking and institutional or batch cooking.
- ServSafe Allergens certification required before the start date; company-sponsored.
- Strong leadership and cooking skills.
- Ability to navigate an iPad.
- Versatility with ingredients and strong problem-solving abilities.
- 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 of six days and 70 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train kitchen staff, fostering a high-energy, positive environment.
- Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Strictly manage food-allergy protocols, including Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan requirements.
- Maintain high Health Department sanitation standards.
- Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
- Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
- Oversee preparation and production for a designated day part.
Benefits
- Competitive seasonal pay.
- Performance bonus structure.
- Free room and board for the duration of the contract.
- Travel expense assistance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
