Live-In Kitchen Manager & Head Chef - Camp, Scratch Cooking

Wolfoods; Wingdale (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive seasonal pay + performance

Full room and board provided

Travel expense assistance

Bonus

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our summer camps. You will oversee daily culinary operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure strict allergen safety across a high-volume kitchen.

This on-site, live-in position runs May through September, with a demanding 6-day, 70-hour week. You will coordinate menu specs, quality control, and sanitation while delivering top-notch camp dining for diverse dietary needs.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role.
• ServSafe Manager Certified (Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
• Strong leadership, budgeting, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Leadership: Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy environment.
• Culinary & Quality Excellence: Manage operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking, and timely service.
• Allergen & Safety Compliance: Enforce allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan) and maintain sanitation standards.
• Administration & Budget: Manage inventory, place orders, control budgets, and daily reporting.
• Client Relations: Act as liaison between kitchen, campers, camp leadership, and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Budgeting

Allergen safety

Quality control

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our summer camps. You will oversee daily culinary operations, supervise staff, manage budgets, and ensure strict allergen safety across a high-volume kitchen.

This on-site, live-in position runs May through September, with a demanding 6-day, 70-hour week. You will coordinate menu specs, quality control, and sanitation while delivering top-notch camp dining for diverse dietary needs.