2026 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job is Not Local
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,600.00 - $74,400.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
bonus system
Room
Board
transportation expense assistance
seasonal summer contracts
Job Description
Wolfoods, Inc. is a pioneering company that revolutionizes traditional summer camp food service by introducing home-style scratch cooking to children attending camps nationwide. Operating seasonal camp kitchens from May through September, Wolfoods partners with camps dedicated to providing campers with healthy, fresh, and delicious meals. Unlike typical camp food, often characterized by freezer-to-table options, Wolfoods emphasizes balanced diets, catering to a variety of dietary restrictions and cultural cuisine experiences. With a focus on green initiatives and sustainability, Wolfoods also integrates education on nutrition and environmental responsibility into its camp dining experience. Campers enjoy freshly baked goods from onsite bakeries, fruit... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experienced kitchen manager or head chef
- must live onsite during summer camp season
- ability to handle demanding hands-on work
- knowledge of food allergens and dietary restrictions
- skilled in recipe execution and sanitation
- excellent communication skills
- ability to manage staff and schedules
- strong organizational and project management skills
- ability to maintain food quality and safety
- physically able to lift heavy items and stand long hours
- self-motivated with leadership capabilities
- available for seasonal summer work
- able to adapt to rustic living conditions
Job Qualifications
- Four plus years of commercial kitchen experience
- minimum three professional references
- proficiency in relevant skills
- ability to self-motivate
- leadership and team collaboration skills
- willingness to live onsite in rural setting
- ability to work under pressure in varied temperatures
- capacity to stand for long periods
- able to lift at least 50 pounds
- ability to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods
- ServSafe Allergens Certification before camp start
- able to work a minimum 70-hour 6-day week
- able to cook from scratch
- institutional and batch cooking experience highly desired
Job Duties
- Provides excellent guest service in an efficient manner
- develops staff schedules based on business levels and budgets
- schedules and coordinates side work for personnel
- maintains cleanliness and organization in the dining hall
- enforces uniform and appearance standards
- supervises dining hall during meal periods
- ensures high standards of food presentation and sanitation
- trains and develops front-of-house dining personnel
- provides performance feedback
- communicates daily with head chef and camp directors
- interacts with diners for feedback
- prepares dining hall before service
- implements checklists for operations
- follows environmental practices
- maintains knowledge of menus and specifications
- enforces dining hall standards
- upholds safety practices
- completes daily reports
- communicates effectively with team
- motivates and fosters a positive work environment
- attends training and meetings
- understands food safety for special diets
- professionally interacts with campers, staff, and parents
- controls inventory and places orders
- manages projects and communication
- upholds Wolfoods standards
- maintains health department sanitation
- manages staff
- manages client relations
- follows comprehensive training program
- uses weights and measures for recipes
- prepares menu and special event items
- follows standardized recipes
- ensures accurate production timing, quantity, quality, and plating
- leads planning and training
- utilizes cross-utilization and excess production
- estimates production needs and stock levels
- maintains kitchen and equipment
- teaches safety regulations
- prepares specialized food for events
- assists in recipe development and menu planning
- recommends equipment purchases
- acts as front of house supervisor when needed
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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