2027 Smmer Camp Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Wolfoods, Inc.; Winter Park (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods, Inc. seeks an experienced Kitchen Manager for a live-on-site, seasonal contract at our rural summer camp facilities across the US. You will oversee all daily culinary operations, lead staff, manage budgets, and ensure allergen safety in a high-volume camp setting.

Requirements include 4+ years in a kitchen leadership role, ServSafe Manager certification with Allergens certification before start, and the ability to perform in a demanding six-day, 70-hour week schedule.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification; Allergens certification required before start (company-sponsored).
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and live on-site.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen staff, schedule, and train team.
• Oversee daily culinary operations, portion control, and scratch cooking.
• Manage allergens and health-safety compliance.
• Control inventories, place orders, and monitor budgets.
• Serve as liaison between campers, staff, and Wolfoods corporate.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Allergen awareness

Job description

Kitchen Manager

Key Details

Position Type: Seasonal Contract (May - Sept)

Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt (minimum 6 days / 70 hours per week)

Location: On-site (Rural Summer Camp facilities across the US)

Perks Included: Competitive Pay, Bonus, Free Room & Board, Travel Allowance

About Wolfoods

Wolfoods is elevating camp dining by replacing standard freezer fare with fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine. We serve vibrant summer camp communities across the country while providing exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all daily culinary, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety at a top-tier summer camp.

This is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Culinary & Quality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Allergen & Safety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
• Administration & Budget: Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
• Client Relations: Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certified (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
• Skills: Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Lifestyle: Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding minimum 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive seasonal pay + performance bonus structure
• Full room and board provided for the duration of the contract
• Travel expense assistance
• Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community

Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $1300 - $1500 per week