Live-In Camp Kitchen Manager: Lead Scratch Cooking

Wolfoods, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive 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 on-site summer camp facilities. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety while maintaining high sanitation standards.

This is a live-on-site, fast-paced, high-volume position with a minimum 6-day/70-hour workweek and a competitive pay structure including a bonus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking, and timely service.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan) and maintain Health Department sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Scratch cooking

Batch cooking

iPad navigation

Allergen safety

Staff training

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens certification

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our on-site summer camp facilities. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety while maintaining high sanitation standards.

This is a live-on-site, fast-paced, high-volume position with a minimum 6-day/70-hour workweek and a competitive pay structure including a bonus.