Wolfoods

2026 - Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job i...

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,200.00 - $62,400.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

competitive pay
bonus system
Room
Board
transportation expense assistance
seasonal summer contracts

Job Description

WOLFoods, Inc. is a pioneering company in the camp food service industry, dedicated to transforming the conventional notion of camp cuisine. Unlike typical camp kitchens that offer freezer-to-table fare, WOLFoods emphasizes home-style scratch cooking to provide fresh, healthy, and delicious meals to campers across the United States. Operating summer camp kitchens between May and September, WOLFoods partners with camps committed to delivering nutritious and culturally diverse menus, thus educating campers about balanced diets and green initiatives in an engaging environment. Each meal features freshly baked items from onsite professional bakers and offers various meal options including morning fruit and yogurt... Show More

Job Requirements

  • 2+ years high volume commercial kitchen experience
  • Minimum three professional references required with application submission
  • Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role
  • Quality driven
  • Ability to self-motivate
  • Maintain a clean work environment
  • Uphold health department standards
  • Able to both lead a team and take direction
  • Must work a minimum 6-days 70-hours per week
  • Must live on-site in a rural setting with the possibility of shared living spaces
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to work for long periods of time
  • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time
  • Must possess a ServSafe Allergens Certification before the start of camp (company sponsored)
  • Must be able to cook from scratch
  • Institutional and batch cooking experience - highly desirable

Job Qualifications

  • 2+ years high volume commercial kitchen experience
  • Minimum three professional references required with application submission
  • Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role
  • Quality driven
  • Ability to self-motivate
  • Maintain a clean work environment
  • Uphold health department standards
  • Able to both lead a team and take direction
  • Must possess a ServSafe Allergens Certification before the start of camp (company sponsored)
  • Must be able to cook from scratch
  • Institutional and batch cooking experience - highly desirable

Job Duties

  • Control inventory
  • Assist in assembling orders to be placed
  • Project management
  • Communication
  • Uphold Wolfoods standards of service and quality
  • Maintain health department sanitation standards
  • Manage staff
  • Client relations
  • Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods camp food training program
  • Attend related in-service training and staff meetings
  • Use weights and measures to properly execute recipes
  • Prepare all menu items and special request items
  • Follow standardized recipes
  • Ensure production has accurate timing, quantity, quality, and plating
  • Supervise kitchen personnel
  • Actively engage in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
  • Understand the importance in cross utilization
  • Understand the importance of utilizing excess production/leftovers
  • Estimate production needs, establish par levels, order adequate supplies, and maintain inventory
  • Ensure kitchen and equipment are maintained to health standards
  • Teach and enforce safety regulations
  • Specialized food preparation for events
  • Safe special diet and allergen food preparations
  • Assist in developing and tasting recipes
  • Assist in planning menu
  • Recommend equipment purchases
  • May act as a front of house supervisor in the absence of other Wolfoods staff

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location