Live-In Summer Camp Kitchen Lead (Scratch Cooking)

Wolfoods; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Competitive seasonal pay

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and enforce allergen safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This on-site, live-in position runs May through Sept, with a demanding 6-day/70-hour week schedule. Competitive pay, a performance bonus, and room & board are provided to support a dedicated culinary team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional cooking experience.
• ServSafe Allergens certification required before start date; company-sponsored.
• Strong leadership, cooking skills, and ability to navigate I-Pad applications.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs; on-site living is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy environment.
• Oversee prep and production for designated day part and ensure timely meal service.
• Strict allergen safety protocols and top sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting.
• Serve as liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Allergen knowledge

Problem solving

Education

ServSafe Allergens certification

Tools

I-Pad navigation

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at a rural summer camp. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and enforce allergen safety protocols in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

This on-site, live-in position runs May through Sept, with a demanding 6-day/70-hour week schedule. Competitive pay, a performance bonus, and room & board are provided to support a dedicated culinary team.