Live-In Camp Kitchen Manager: Scratch Cooking Lead

Wolfoods; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Competitive pay

Job summary

Wolfoods seeks an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee all prep and production for a designated day part, manage staff, and ensure strict allergen safety protocols as part of a high-volume, on-site operation.

This role requires living on-site in rustic camp facilities, a demanding 6-day/70-hour week, and collaboration with camp leadership to deliver high-quality meals and excellent camper experience.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional cooking.
• ServSafe Allergens certification required before start date.
• Strong leadership, cooking, and problem-solving abilities; able to navigate iPad.
• Must be able to stand long hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to live on-site in rustic setting and work a demanding minimum 6-day/70-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee prep and production for designated day part.
• Lead and train kitchen staff; maintain allergen safety and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

I-Pad navigation

Ingredient versatility

Problem-solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens certification

Job description

Wolfoods seeks an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee all prep and production for a designated day part, manage staff, and ensure strict allergen safety protocols as part of a high-volume, on-site operation.

This role requires living on-site in rustic camp facilities, a demanding 6-day/70-hour week, and collaboration with camp leadership to deliver high-quality meals and excellent camper experience.