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
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
bonus system
Room
Board
transportation expense assistance
seasonal summer contracts
Job Description
WOLFoods, Inc. is a pioneering culinary service company that redefines the traditional notion of "camp food" by offering home-style scratch cooking at summer camp kitchens across the United States. Operating from May through September, WOLFoods partners with camps dedicated to providing campers with healthy, fresh, and delicious meals, transforming the typical freezer-to-table fare into what they aptly call Camp Cuisine. By emphasizing balanced diets, green initiatives, and cultural culinary diversity, WOLFoods aims to enhance the camp dining experience for children and staff alike.
Each summer, WOLFoods runs high-volume kitchens and dining halls at various camp locations, ensuring that ever... Show More
Each summer, WOLFoods runs high-volume kitchens and dining halls at various camp locations, ensuring that ever... 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
- High school diploma or equivalent
- minimum two years of high-volume commercial kitchen experience
- proficient in culinary skills relevant to the role
- demonstrated ability to lead a team and follow direction
- effective communication skills
- knowledge of health department sanitation standards
- ServSafe Allergens Certification or ability to obtain before camp start
- experience with institutional and batch cooking highly desirable
- experience in scratch cooking from raw ingredients
- ability to train and mentor kitchen personnel
- strong organizational and time management skills
Job Duties
- Control inventory
- assist in assembling orders to be placed
- manage project timelines
- facilitate communication among staff and clients
- uphold Wolfoods standards of service and quality
- maintain health department sanitation standards
- manage and supervise kitchen staff
- build and maintain client relations
- follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program
- attend related in-service training and staff meetings
- use weights and measures to accurately execute recipes
- prepare all menu items including special requests
- strictly follow standardized recipes
- ensure accurate timing, quantity, quality, and plating for production
- actively engage in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
- understand and implement cross utilization and excess production/leftover management
- estimate production needs and establish par levels
- order sufficient supplies and maintain inventory
- ensure kitchen and equipment comply with health standards
- teach and enforce safety regulations
- perform specialized food preparation for events
- prepare safe special diet and allergen-sensitive foods
- assist in recipe development and tasting
- contribute to menu planning
- recommend equipment purchases
- occasionally act as front-of-house supervisor in absence of other Wolfoods staff
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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