Seasonal Camp Kitchen Lead & Sous Chef

Wolfoods, Inc.; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus

Free Room & Board

Travel Allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our on-site summer camps across the US. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This seasonal contract runs May–Sept with a demanding 6-day/70-hour week, offering competitive pay, a performance bonus, and full room & board for the contract duration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Allergens certification 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.
• Culinary & Quality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
• Allergen & Safety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols and sanitation standards.
• Administration & Budget: Manage inventory and assist with daily reporting
• Client Relations: Serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

I-Pad navigation

Problem-solving

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking an Assistant Kitchen Manager for a hands-on leadership role at our on-site summer camps across the US. You will oversee all prep and production for designated day parts, manage staff, and ensure allergen safety in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.

This seasonal contract runs May–Sept with a demanding 6-day/70-hour week, offering competitive pay, a performance bonus, and full room & board for the contract duration.