Live-In Camp Kitchen Manager — Lead & Allergens

Wolfoods; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive seasonal pay

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rustic, on-site summer camp program. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

This seasonal contract runs May through Sept, with a minimum 6-day, 70-hour week, live-in arrangements, and opportunities to lead a dynamic team while delivering scratch-made meals to campers.

Qualifications

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

• Operations & Leadership: Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Culinary & Quality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Allergen & Safety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
• Administration & Budget: Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting
• Client Relations: Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

iPad navigation

Ingredient versatility

Problem solving

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rustic, on-site summer camp program. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety and sanitation standards in a fast-paced kitchen.

This seasonal contract runs May through Sept, with a minimum 6-day, 70-hour week, live-in arrangements, and opportunities to lead a dynamic team while delivering scratch-made meals to campers.