Seasonal Camp Kitchen Manager & Head Chef — Live-In

Wolfoods; Wisconsin Dells (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive seasonal pay

Performance bonus

Free room & board

Travel allowance

Job summary

Wolfoods is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume summer camp kitchen. This on-site, live-in role oversees culinary operations, staff scheduling, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced setting.

You will ensure scratch cooking, portion control, and menu specifications while maintaining top sanitation standards. Expect a demanding 6-day, 70-hour week with travel between camp sites and a performance bonus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
• ServSafe Manager Certification required; Allergens knowledge preferred.
• Strong leadership and budgeting capabilities; high computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead, schedule, and train kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
• Oversee culinary operations, flow, portion control, and menu specs.
• Strict allergen safety protocols and sanitation standards.
• Manage inventory, food orders, budgets, and daily reporting.
• Coordinate with camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Problem-solving

Staff management

Computer literacy

Education

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

Wolfoods is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead a high-volume summer camp kitchen. This on-site, live-in role oversees culinary operations, staff scheduling, budgeting, and allergen safety in a fast-paced setting.

You will ensure scratch cooking, portion control, and menu specifications while maintaining top sanitation standards. Expect a demanding 6-day, 70-hour week with travel between camp sites and a performance bonus.