Live-In Camp Kitchen Manager & Lead Chef

Wolfoods; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods seeks a hands-on Kitchen Manager for a on-site, seasonal role at a rural summer camp. You will lead culinary operations, manage staff, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced setting.

This live-in position requires strong leadership, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to thrive in a demanding, six-day work week during May–Sept. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional cooking.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required; Allergens training included.
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff in a high-volume, on-site operation.
• Oversee daily culinary activities, menu specs, portion-control, and service.
• Manage inventory, orders, and budget tracking.
• Enforce allergen safety protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan).
• Serve as liaison with campers and camp leadership.

Skills

Strong leadership

High computer literacy

Budgeting capability

Problem-solving abilities

Education

ServSafe Manager Certified

Job description

Wolfoods seeks a hands-on Kitchen Manager for a on-site, seasonal role at a rural summer camp. You will lead culinary operations, manage staff, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced setting.

This live-in position requires strong leadership, a commitment to high standards, and the ability to thrive in a demanding, six-day work week during May–Sept. Competitive pay and benefits included.