Live-In Allergen-Safe Kitchen Lead — Camp

Wolfoods; Boone (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Performance Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at on-site summer camp facilities across the United States. Responsible for overseeing all prep and production for designated day parts, staff management, and allergen safety within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The position is seasonal (May–Sept), full-time exempt, with on-site live-in arrangements and a minimum 6‑day/70‑hour workweek.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Allergens certification required before start date; company-sponsored.
• Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate I-Pad, versatile with ingredients, identify all Big 9 Allergens, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
• Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

I-Pad navigation

Ingredient versatility

Allergen identification

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens certification

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at on-site summer camp facilities across the United States. Responsible for overseeing all prep and production for designated day parts, staff management, and allergen safety within a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

The position is seasonal (May–Sept), full-time exempt, with on-site live-in arrangements and a minimum 6‑day/70‑hour workweek.