Live-In Camp Kitchen Lead & Sous Chef

Wolfoods, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an energetic Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on, on-site leadership role at a seasonal camp. The position runs May–Sept with a full-time, exempt schedule, and includes live-in accommodations and a travel allowance. You will manage prep, production, staff, and allergen safety across a high-volume kitchen.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, the ability to work six 70-hour weeks, and a commitment to scratch cooking and quality standards in a rustic camp setting.

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, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy environment.
• Oversee prep and production for designated day part; manage portion control and menu specs.
• Ensure allergen safety protocols and sanitation standards are met.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

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Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens certification

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an energetic Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on, on-site leadership role at a seasonal camp. The position runs May–Sept with a full-time, exempt schedule, and includes live-in accommodations and a travel allowance. You will manage prep, production, staff, and allergen safety across a high-volume kitchen.

This on-site role requires strong leadership, the ability to work six 70-hour weeks, and a commitment to scratch cooking and quality standards in a rustic camp setting.