2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Wolfoods; Midlothian (VA); Presencial; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Bonus

Room & board

Travel allowance

Resumo da oferta

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations at a rustic, on-site summer camp. You will supervise prep and production for day parts, manage staff, and enforce allergen safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This is a live-in, seasonal contract (May–Sept) at rural camp facilities. The role includes room & board, a travel allowance, and a bonus structure, with a strong emphasis on leadership and food safety.

Qualificações

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking.
• ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored.
• Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate iPad, versatile with ingredients, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding minimum 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.

Responsabilidades

• Operations & Leadership: Lead 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 and assist with daily reporting
• Client Relations: Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Cooking

Allergen safety

Inventory management

Staff training

Ferramentas

iPad

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Assistant Kitchen Manager

• 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)
• 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 Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day part, staff management, 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 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 and assist with daily reporting
• Client Relations: Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• Certifications: ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored.
• Skills: Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate I-Pad, versatile with ingredients, 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.