Lead Special Diet Chef — Allergen-Safe, On-Site, Seasonal

Wolfoods, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rural summer camps across the US. You will oversee all prep and production for a designated day part, manage staff, and ensure strict allergen safety in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

This live-in position requires a minimum 6-day/70-hour work week and offers competitive seasonal pay, bonus opportunities, and full room + board for the contract duration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking.
• ServSafe Allergens certification required before start date; company-sponsored.
• Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate iPad and identify Big 9 Allergens; problem-solving.
• Stand for long periods; lift up to 50 lbs; thrive in a high-volume camp setting.
• Live on-site in rustic setting; work a demanding 6 days/70 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy environment.
• Oversee prep and production for designated day part; ensure allergen safety.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
• Maintain food quality, portion control, and timely meal service.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Allergen knowledge

Problem-solving

Tech savvy (iPad)

Physical stamina

Education

ServSafe Allergens

Tools

iPad navigation

Job description

Wolfoods, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rural summer camps across the US. You will oversee all prep and production for a designated day part, manage staff, and ensure strict allergen safety in a fast-paced, on-site environment.

This live-in position requires a minimum 6-day/70-hour work week and offers competitive seasonal pay, bonus opportunities, and full room + board for the contract duration.