Live-In Special Diets Chef & Kitchen Lead — Summer Camp

Wolfoods, Inc.; Wingdale (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods seeks an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety in a fast-paced, on-site kitchen.

This live-in position requires readiness to work a demanding 6-day/70-hour week and to thrive in a rustic camp setting while delivering high-quality, scratch-cooked meals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional cooking.
• ServSafe Allergens certification required before start date and sponsored by the company.
• Strong leadership, cooking, multi-tasking, and allergen knowledge.
• Ability to stand long hours, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• On-site living arrangement and demanding 6-day/70-hour weeks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff, foster a high-energy camp environment.
• Ensure scratch cooking, portion control, and timely meal service.
• Maintain strict allergen protocols and health standards.
• Monitor inventory, budgets, and daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Cooking

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Ingredient versatility

Big 9 Allergens

Problem solving

Job description

Wolfoods seeks an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety in a fast-paced, on-site kitchen.

This live-in position requires readiness to work a demanding 6-day/70-hour week and to thrive in a rustic camp setting while delivering high-quality, scratch-cooked meals.