Live-In Camp Kitchen Leader & Head Chef

Wolfoods; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead on-site operations at our rural summer camp facilities. This live-in, full-time seasonal role covers all daily culinary leadership, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise staff, ensure scratch cooking, manage inventories, and coordinate with camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office to deliver high-quality meals for campers and staff.

Qualifications

• 4+ 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, budgeting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen environments, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Oversee culinary operations, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking, and timely meal service.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain Health Department sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, and track daily reporting.
• Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Computer literacy

Education

ServSafe Manager Certified

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager to lead on-site operations at our rural summer camp facilities. This live-in, full-time seasonal role covers all daily culinary leadership, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced environment.

You will supervise staff, ensure scratch cooking, manage inventories, and coordinate with camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office to deliver high-quality meals for campers and staff.