2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef
About The Position
Wolfoods is hiring an experienced, high-energy Assistant Kitchen Manager for a seasonal, on-site leadership position at a summer camp. The role involves overseeing preparation and production for a designated day part, managing staff, and ensuring allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. The position is live-in at rural summer camp facilities across the United States and runs from May through September. The schedule is full-time and exempt, with a minimum of six days and 70 hours per week. Wolfoods provides scratch-cooked meals and emphasizes food quality, dietary accommodations, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports kitchen operations, staff training, meal quality and service, food safety, inventory, reporting, and communication with campers and camp leadership.
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 use 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 workweek.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train kitchen staff and foster a positive, high-energy work environment.
- Oversee kitchen operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Manage food-allergy protocols, including accommodations 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
