Live-In Summer Camp Kitchen Manager | Lead Scratch Cooking

Wolfoods; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

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

This on-site, live-in position requires a strong kitchen leader able to thrive in a rustic camp environment, with a minimum 6-day/70-hour week and room/board provided for the contract duration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored.
• Strong leadership, cooking, able to navigate I-Pad, versatile with ingredients, 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

• Lead and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Strictly manage food allergy protocols and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting
• Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

I-Pad

Problem-solving

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

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

This on-site, live-in position requires a strong kitchen leader able to thrive in a rustic camp environment, with a minimum 6-day/70-hour week and room/board provided for the contract duration.