2027 - Summer Camp Food Service Director

Wolfoods; Burlington (VT); In loco; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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Competitive Pay

Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Descrizione del lavoro

Wolfoods seeks an experienced Food Service Operations Director to lead all daily culinary and service operations at a fast-paced, on-site summer camp. This hands-on leadership role covers staff management, budgeting, and strict allergen safety to ensure top-tier dining in a high-volume setting.

Role requires living on-site, adapting to a rustic environment, and thriving under a demanding 6-day/70-hour week. This seasonal contract runs May–Sept with competitive pay, bonus, and travel allowance.

Competenze

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certified; Allergens required before start date (company-sponsored).
• Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and sharp problem-solving abilities.

Mansioni

• Lead and train FOH and kitchen staff; foster a high-energy environment.
• Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specs, and scratch cooking execution.
• Manage allergen safety protocols and Health Department sanitation standards.
• Administer inventory, food orders, budgets, and daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and Wolfoods corporate office.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Budgeting

Allergen Safety

Food Safety

Scratch Cooking

Computer Literacy

Problem Solving

Strumenti

Budgeting software

Descrizione del lavoro

Food Service Operations Director

Key Details

• Position Type: Seasonal Contract (May – Sept)
• Schedule: Full-Time, Exempt (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 Food Service Operations Director for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all daily culinary and service operations, 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 Front of House (FOH) and 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 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.