Lead Camp Kitchen Manager - Scratch Cooking, On-Site

Wolfoods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods in the United States is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a seasonal camp. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

This on-site, live-in position runs May through September at rural camp facilities across the country. Competitive pay, a bonus structure, free room and board, and travel allowance are included.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Leadership

Scratch baking

iPad navigation

Ingredient versatility

Problem-solving

Job description

Wolfoods in the United States is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a seasonal camp. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.

This on-site, live-in position runs May through September at rural camp facilities across the country. Competitive pay, a bonus structure, free room and board, and travel allowance are included.