2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Wolfoods•Albuquerque, NM

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 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 kitchen at rural summer camp facilities across the United States. Wolfoods provides fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked meals to summer camp communities, with attention to dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The role includes kitchen operations and leadership, culinary quality and timely meal service, food-allergy and sanitation compliance, inventory and reporting, and communication with campers and camp leadership. The seasonal contract runs from May through September and requires a minimum of 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 required 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 a minimum six-day, 70-hour week in a demanding, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

Lead and train kitchen staff and foster a high-energy, positive environment.
Oversee operational flow, portion control, adherence to menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
Manage food-allergy protocols, including Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan requirements.
Maintain Health Department sanitation standards.
Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.