Live-In Camp Kitchen Manager Seasonal

Wolfoods; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations at a rustic, on-site summer camp. You will supervise prep and production for day parts, manage staff, and enforce allergen safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This is a live-in, seasonal contract (May–Sept) at rural camp facilities. The role includes room & board, a travel allowance, and a bonus structure, with a strong emphasis on leadership and food safety.

Qualifications

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

Allergen safety

Inventory management

Staff training

Tools

iPad

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead kitchen operations at a rustic, on-site summer camp. You will supervise prep and production for day parts, manage staff, and enforce allergen safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This is a live-in, seasonal contract (May–Sept) at rural camp facilities. The role includes room & board, a travel allowance, and a bonus structure, with a strong emphasis on leadership and food safety.