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 position at a summer camp. The role oversees preparation and production for a designated day part, staff management, and allergen safety in a 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, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine to summer camp communities, with attention to dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The Assistant Kitchen Manager helps maintain operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service while supporting kitchen staff and serving as a liaison among kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.
Requirements
- At least 2 years in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
- Experience with scratch cooking and institutional or batch cooking.
- ServSafe Allergens certification required before the start date; the company sponsors it.
- Strong leadership and cooking skills.
- Ability to navigate an iPad, work with a variety of ingredients, and solve problems effectively.
- 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, fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train kitchen staff and foster a high-energy, positive environment.
- Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Manage food allergy protocols for dietary needs such as Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan meals.
- Maintain high Health Department sanitation standards.
- Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
- Serve 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
