Live-In Seasonal Camp Kitchen Lead | Head Chef

Wolfoods; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rural summer camp sites. You will oversee daily culinary operations, staff scheduling, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This on-site, live-in position requires a minimum 6-day/70-hour week, with competitive pay, a performance bonus, and room and board provided. You will collaborate with camp leadership to deliver high-quality scratch cooking while ensuring safety and

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
• Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, 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, schedule, 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, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
• Client Relations: Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our rural summer camp sites. You will oversee daily culinary operations, staff scheduling, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This on-site, live-in position requires a minimum 6-day/70-hour week, with competitive pay, a performance bonus, and room and board provided. You will collaborate with camp leadership to deliver high-quality scratch cooking while ensuring safety and