2027 Summer Camp Baker
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 food preparation and production for a designated day part, staff management, and allergen safety. It is an on-site, live-in seasonal contract role at rural summer camp facilities across the United States, running from May through September, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The schedule is full-time and exempt, with a minimum of six days and 70 hours per week. The role focuses on scratch cooking and baking, operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, and timely meal service. It also includes managing food-allergy protocols and sanitation, inventory and daily reporting, and communication among kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership. Wolfoods describes its approach as providing fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked meals while supporting dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The company offers competitive seasonal pay, a performance bonus structure, room and board for the contract duration, and travel expense assistance. The role requires living on-site in a rustic setting and working an intensive schedule.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
- Scratch and institutional or batch baking experience.
- ServSafe Allergens certification required before the start date; the company sponsors the certification.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Scratch baking 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 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 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
