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 management, budgeting, and allergen safety while delivering fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked meals and accommodating dietary restrictions. The position is on-site and live-in at rural summer camp facilities across the United States in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. It is a seasonal contract running May through September, with a full-time, exempt schedule of six days and 70 hours per week. The director leads and trains front-of-house and kitchen staff, manages food preparation and service quality, maintains food allergy protocols and sanitation standards, controls inventory and budgets, and serves as the primary liaison among kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership, and Wolfoods’ corporate office. The role requires readiness to live in a rustic setting and work extended hours under pressure. Competitive seasonal pay, a performance bonus structure, room and board, and travel expense assistance are offered.
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.
- ServSafe Allergens certification required before the start date; company-sponsored.
- Strong leadership skills, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and 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 demanding six-day, 70-hour week under pressure.
Responsibilities
- Lead, schedule, and train front-of-house and kitchen staff, fostering a positive, high-energy work environment.
- Manage operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch-cooking execution, and timely meal service.
- Manage food-allergy protocols for dietary needs including 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.
- Act as the main liaison among 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.
- 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
