2026 - Culinary Professionals - Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job i...
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,200.00 - $62,400.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
bonus system
Room
Board
transportation expense assistance
seasonal summer contracts
Job Description
Wolfoods, Inc. operates summer camp kitchens across the United States during the months of May through September, specializing in providing high-quality culinary services in a camp environment. The company distinguishes itself by moving away from the traditional 'Freezer To Table' approach common in camp food services to a more sophisticated 'Camp Cuisine' model centered on home-style scratch cooking. With a strong partnership philosophy, Wolfoods collaborates with camps that are committed to providing campers not only with delicious and healthy meals but also with opportunities to learn about balanced diets and green initiatives. This culinary approach enables campers to explore diverse... 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
- Minimum two years of high volume commercial kitchen experience
- Professional references required
- Proficient in culinary skills relevant to role
- Ability to maintain quality and cleanliness
- Leadership and team management skills
- Knowledge of health department sanitation standards
- Ability to communicate effectively
- ServSafe Allergens Certification preferred
- Experience in scratch cooking
- Experience in institutional and batch cooking 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
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