2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Wolfoods•Winter Park, CO

6d•Onsite

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 involves overseeing preparation and production for a designated day part, managing staff, and ensuring allergen safety. It is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen at rural summer camp facilities across the United States. The Assistant Kitchen Manager helps deliver fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked meals while accommodating dietary restrictions and maintaining nutrition, food safety, and sanitation standards. The role is seasonal, running from May through September, and requires a demanding schedule of at least six days and 70 hours per week.

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 before the start date; the company sponsors the certification.
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 at least 6 days and 70 hours per week.
Ability to thrive under pressure.

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 Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan requirements.
Maintain high Health Department sanitation standards.
Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
Act as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.