2025 - Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Wolfoods Inc.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfoods Inc. seeks an experienced Assistant Kitchen Manager/Sous Chef for summer camp operations in Gauteng. This hands-on role demands culinary excellence, leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Room, board, and travel assistance are provided, creating an enriching opportunity for dedicated culinary professionals.

Benefits

Room and Board Provided

Transportation Expense Assistance

Seasonal Summer Contracts

Bonus System

Qualifications

• 2+ years High Volume Commercial Kitchen Experience.
• Ability to work long hours and lift heavy items.
• Experience with cooking from scratch and institutional cooking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and food quality.
• Control inventory and manage staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food Management

Communication

Time Management

Education

ServSafe Allergens Certification

Job description

• Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous ChefJoin to apply for the - Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef role at Wolfoods, Inc.Continue with Google Continue with Google - Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the - Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef role at Wolfoods, Inc.Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Sign in to access AI-powered advicesContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with GoogleWolfoods operates summer camp kitchens across the country between May - September.We are looking for and experienced, motivated, and capable Assistant Kitchen Managers / Sous Chefs (Culinary staff).This is a HANDS-ON & demanding position!

All Culinary staff will live on site at the job location - Room, Board, & Travel Assistance are provided.The position requires the ability to flawlessly execute the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program.

You must be able to facilitate the duties and responsibilities of creating, implementing, and maintaining the Service & Culinary needs of the assigned camp.

You must be able to maintain clean and comfortable surroundings, in a fast-paced environment, while ensuring correct service timing, food quantity, and food quality are accurately provided for all meal periods and special requests.This position requires the ability to communicate with children, exchange students, front and back of house staff, directors, managers, counselors, leaders, specialists, and diners professionally and effectively.

A keen sense of urgency is a must for this position, and you must be able to answer all Service & Culinary related questions, in accordance with Wolfoods Standards of Service Guidelines.Our Culinary Professionals must perform skilled scratch made food production while supervising and coaching support staff in the kitchen and dining hall.

This work requires initiative, leadership, hands-on self-reliance, judgement, teaching, and ability to delegate tasks.Duties & ResponsibilitiesControl InventoryAssist in assembling orders to be placedProject ManagementCommunicationUphold Wolfoods Standards of Service & QualityMaintain Health Department Sanitation StandardsManage StaffClient RelationsFollow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training ProgramAttend related in-service training and staff meetingsUse weights and measures to properly execute recipesPrepare all menu items and special request itemsFollow standardized recipesEnsure production has accurate timing, quantity, quality, and platingSupervise kitchen personnelActively engage in planning, scheduling, directing, and trainingUnderstand the importance in cross utilizationUnderstand the importance of utilizing excess production / leftoversEstimate production needs, establish par levels, order adequate supplies, and maintain inventoryEnsure kitchen and equipment are maintained to health standardsTeach and enforce safety regulationsSpecialized Food Preparation for eventsSAFE SPECIAL DIET AND ALLERGEN FOOD PREPARATIONSAssist in developing and tasting recipesAssist in planning menuRecommend equipment purchasesMay act as a Front of House supervisor in the absence of other Wolfoods staffRequirements2+ years High Volume Commercial Kitchen ExperienceMinimum three professional references required with application submissionProficient in relevant skills relating to specific roleQuality DrivenAbility to self-motivateMaintain a clean work environmentUphold Health Department StandardsAble to both lead a team & take directionMust work a Minimum 6-days 70-hours per weekMust live on-site in a rural setting with the possibility of shared living spacesMust be able to stand for long periods of timeMust be able to work for long periods of timeMust be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 poundsMust be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of timeMust possess a ServSafe Allergens Certification before the start of camp (Company Sponsored)Must be able to cook from scratchInstitutional and batch cooking experience - Highly DesirableIdeal Candidates AreLooking for seasonal, summer opportunities.Enjoy the challenge of a high-volume production kitchen and dining facilityEmbrace a teaching and learning cultureGet excited about being a part of a team and communityAre available to relocate for the summer season in a rustic living environmentEmployment Package IncludesCompetitive Pay based on skill, experience and position.Bonus SystemRoomBoardTransportation Expense AssistanceSeasonal Summer ContractsAbout Wolfoods, Inc.WOLFoods breaks away from the standard approach towards "camp food" by eliminating the standard Freezer To Table fare and improving it with Home Style Scratch Cooking.

Partnering with Camps committed to offering campers healthy, fresh, and delicious foods, WOLFoods is changing the perception of camp food into something more of suitably called Camp Cuisine.

Summer Camp Kitchens and Dining Halls are a great opportunity to educate campers on the importance of Balanced Diets and Green Initiatives.

A diverse menu offering allows campers to not only enjoy their favorites, but to experience culture through exploring cuisine.

Each meal offers something freshly baked on site by one of our professional bakers in the camp Bakery.

Campers can enjoy perfectly executed entrees or they may enjoy an offering from the Morning Fruit and Yogurt Bar at breakfast and during lunch and dinner, the Salad Bars.

No camper is left without personalized care.

Any camper requiring Special Diets is attended to with the importance by one of our trained chefs.

Wolfoods is practiced and prepared to cook for an array of diets ranging from Kosher to Nut Free, or Gluten Free to Vegan.The above information is general in nature and level of work expected; it is not intended to be interpreted as an inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualification required of employees assigned to this role.

Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based upon job-related qualifications and without regards to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagement and ManufacturingIndustriesFood and Beverage ServicesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wolfoods, Inc. by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Assistant Kitchen Manager" roles.Continue with Google Continue with GoogleContinue with Google Continue with Google - Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head ChefWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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