Live-In Kitchen Manager & Lead Chef – Camp Dining

Wolfoods, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); 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 to lead daily kitchen operations at our rural summer camp sites. This on-site, live‑in role oversees prep, production, allergen safety, and staff management in a high‑volume, fast‑paced setting.

The position runs May–Sept, with full-time exempt schedule (minimum 6 days / 70 hours per week) and competitive pay plus bonus, room & board, and travel allowances. Applicants must be able to live on-site and thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking.
• Certifications: ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored.
• Skills: Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate I-Pad, versatile with ingredients, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
• Physical: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Lifestyle: 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

Kitchen leadership

Scratch cooking

Menu specs

I-Pad navigation

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens Certification

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager to lead daily kitchen operations at our rural summer camp sites. This on-site, live‑in role oversees prep, production, allergen safety, and staff management in a high‑volume, fast‑paced setting.

The position runs May–Sept, with full-time exempt schedule (minimum 6 days / 70 hours per week) and competitive pay plus bonus, room & board, and travel allowances. Applicants must be able to live on-site and thrive under pressure.