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 camp environment at rural summer camp facilities across the United States. The seasonal contract runs from May through September and is full-time, exempt, with a minimum schedule of six days and 70 hours per week. Wolfoods provides fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked meals to summer camp communities, with attention to dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch cooking, timely meal service, inventory, and daily reporting, while maintaining food allergy protocols and Health Department sanitation standards. The role also serves as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership. The position requires commercial kitchen leadership and scratch and institutional or batch cooking experience. Candidates must be prepared to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding schedule, stand for extended periods, work in hot or cold kitchen conditions, and lift up to 50 pounds. ServSafe Allergens certification is required before the start date and is company-sponsored.
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; 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 6 days and 70 hours per week.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train kitchen staff and foster a high-energy, positive environment.
- Oversee operational flow, portion control, and adherence to menu specifications.
- Execute scratch cooking and ensure 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.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
