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About The Position

Wolfoods is hiring an experienced, high-energy Assistant Kitchen Manager for a seasonal, hands-on leadership role at a summer camp. The position oversees prep and production for a designated day part, kitchen staff management, and allergen safety. The role focuses on fresh, scratch-cooked food and exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability. This is an on-site, live-in role at rural summer camp facilities across the United States in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. The contract runs May through September. The schedule is full-time and exempt, with a minimum of six days and 70 hours per week. The Assistant Kitchen Manager leads and trains kitchen staff; supports operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch cooking, and timely meal service; manages food allergy protocols and sanitation; manages inventory and assists with daily reporting; and serves as a liaison among kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership. The position requires at least two years of commercial kitchen leadership experience, including scratch and institutional or batch cooking. ServSafe Allergens certification is required before the start date and is company-sponsored. Wolfoods offers competitive seasonal pay, a performance bonus structure, free room and board for the contract duration, and travel expense assistance.

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 before the start date; the certification is company-sponsored.
  • 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 lbs.
  • Willingness to live on-site in a rustic setting and work a minimum 6-day, 70-hour week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and train kitchen staff and foster a high-energy, positive work environment.
  • Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch cooking, and timely meal service for a designated day part.
  • 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
  • Company-sponsored ServSafe Allergens certification

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