Live-In Camp Kitchen Manager: Lead Scratch Cooking

Wolfoods; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and enforce allergen safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The position is on-site, live-in, May–Sept, with competitive seasonal pay, a bonus structure, and room and board provided. You will thrive managing operations and building a cohesive kitchen team.

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, able to navigate I-Pad, 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Oversee operations, production flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking, and timely meal service.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

I-Pad navigation

Ingredient versatility

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens certification

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and enforce allergen safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

The position is on-site, live-in, May–Sept, with competitive seasonal pay, a bonus structure, and room and board provided. You will thrive managing operations and building a cohesive kitchen team.