Live-In Allergen-Safe Special Diets Chef & Kitchen Lead

Wolfoods, Inc.; Village of Walden (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for an on-site, live-in role at a rural summer camp. You will supervise all prep and production, manage a high-volume kitchen, and ensure allergen safety across all menus.

The position is seasonal (May–Sept), full-time, with a six-day, seventy-hour week, competitive pay, bonus potential, and full room and board for the contract duration.

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 iPad, identify all Big 9 Allergens, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to live on-site in a rustic setting and commit to a demanding 6-day/70-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment for a fast-paced camp.
• Manage prep and production for designated day parts with scratch cooking execution.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols and maintain Health Department sanitation standards.
• Oversee inventory and assist with daily reporting and budgeting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Allergen safety

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens certification

Tools

iPad familiarity

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for an on-site, live-in role at a rural summer camp. You will supervise all prep and production, manage a high-volume kitchen, and ensure allergen safety across all menus.

The position is seasonal (May–Sept), full-time, with a six-day, seventy-hour week, competitive pay, bonus potential, and full room and board for the contract duration.