Live-In Special Diets Kitchen Lead — Summer Camp

Wolfoods, Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; 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 for a hands-on leadership role at our rural summer camp dining program. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety in a fast-paced, on-site kitchen.

This is a live-in, seasonal contract (May–Sept) with a 6-day/70-hour week, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, full room & board, and travel allowance. Strong ServSafe Allergens certification preferred.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Oversee prep and production for designated day parts and ensure timely meal service.
• Strictly manage allergen protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan) and maintain Health Department sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Allergen safety

Problem solving

Tools

iPad

Job description

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

This is a live-in, seasonal contract (May–Sept) with a 6-day/70-hour week, competitive pay, bonus eligibility, full room & board, and travel allowance. Strong ServSafe Allergens certification preferred.