2027 - Summer Camp Food Service Director
About The Position
Wolfoods is seeking an experienced, high-energy Food Service Operations Director to lead daily culinary and service operations at a summer camp. This hands-on leadership role oversees staff, budgeting, and allergen safety while delivering fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked meals and providing careful attention to dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. The position is seasonal and contract-based from May through September. It is full-time and exempt, with a demanding schedule of six days and 70 hours per week. The role is on-site and live-in at rural summer camp facilities in the United States, in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The Director leads and trains front-of-house and kitchen staff; oversees operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch cooking, and timely meal service; manages food allergy protocols and sanitation; and handles inventory, ordering, budgets, and daily reporting. The Director also serves as the main liaison among kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership, and the Wolfoods corporate office.
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
- Experience with scratch cooking and institutional or batch cooking.
- ServSafe Manager certification.
- Obtain ServSafe Allergens certification before the start date; the company sponsors the certification.
- Strong leadership skills, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and problem-solving ability.
- 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 six-day, 70-hour week in a high-pressure environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead, schedule, and train front-of-house and kitchen staff, fostering a high-energy, positive environment.
- Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Manage food allergy protocols for dietary needs such as Kosher, nut-free, gluten-free, and vegan meals.
- Maintain high Health Department sanitation standards.
- Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, and track daily reporting.
- Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership, and the Wolfoods corporate office.
Benefits
- Competitive seasonal pay.
- Performance bonus structure.
- Free room and board for the duration of the contract.
- Travel expense assistance.
- Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community.
- Company-sponsored ServSafe Allergens certification.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
