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, manages staff, and ensures allergen safety in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen. It is an on-site, live-in seasonal contract role at rural summer camp facilities across the United States, running May through September. The schedule is full-time, exempt, and requires a minimum of six days and 70 hours per week. Wolfoods provides scratch-cooked, high-quality 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 execution, and timely meal service; maintains food safety and sanitation standards; assists with inventory and daily reporting; and liaises with campers and camp leadership. The role requires living on-site in a rustic setting and working under pressure.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
- Experience with scratch cooking and institutional or batch cooking.
- Obtain 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 and 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 work environment.
- Oversee kitchen operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Manage food-allergy protocols, including requirements such as 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.
- 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
