2026 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job is Not Local
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,400.00 - $71,200.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
competitive pay
bonus system
Room
Board
transportation expense assistance
seasonal summer contracts
Job Description
WOLFoods, Inc. is a pioneering food service provider specializing in summer camp kitchens across the United States, operating from May through September. Unlike conventional camp food services that often rely on frozen and pre-packaged meals, WOLFoods breaks the mold by offering home-style scratch cooking that elevates the dining experience for campers and staff alike. The company partners with camps committed to serving healthy, fresh, and delicious meals, transforming traditional perceptions of camp food into what it proudly terms "Camp Cuisine." This commitment to quality extends beyond mere nourishment, aiming to educate campers about balanced diets, nutritional awareness, and environmentally-friendly practices... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to flawlessly execute the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program
- Knowledge of food allergens and ability to create dishes for multiple dietary restrictions
- Planning, recipe execution, and strict sanitation practices
- Ability to maintain clean and comfortable surroundings in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate professionally with children, exchange students, front and back of house staff, directors, managers, counselors, leaders, specialists, and diners
- Keen sense of urgency
- Manage all aspects of food service operation including budget and staff training
- Ability to attend meetings and events as liaison between camp and kitchen
- Manage payroll, control special requests, handle concerns from camp leadership
- Initiative, leadership, hands-on self-reliance, and judgment
- Must live on-site with room, board, and travel expense assistance provided
- Ability to manage and lead team under pressure
- Knowledge of company standards for safety and environmental practices
- Ability to implement service and culinary standards consistently
- Adaptability to rural, rustic living conditions
Job Qualifications
- 4+ years commercial kitchen experience
- Minimum three professional references required with application submission
- Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role
- Ability to self-motivate
- Able to both lead a team and take direction
- Must live on-site in a rural setting with the possibility of shared living spaces
- Ability to work under pressure in environments that are above/below average temperatures
- Must be able to stand 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 start of camp (company sponsored)
- Minimum 6-day 70-hour work week
- Must be able to cook from scratch
- Institutional and batch cooking experience - highly desired
Job Duties
- Performs all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner
- Develop effective schedules for the staff based on levels of business and budgetary guidelines
- Schedule and coordinate all side work for personnel
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Dining Hall according to established standards of sanitation
- Maintain appearance and uniform standards
- Has a presence on the floor during meal periods to observe, monitor, and follow up on all areas of the dining hall operation
- Work with the chef on duty in maintaining high standards of food presentation and sanitation
- Train and develop all FOH dining personnel
- Provide ongoing feedback to all service personnel concerning standards and performance
- Communicates with the Head Chef and Camp Directors daily concerning all aspects of the dining hall operation
- Frequently interact with diners for general feedback
- Ensures the dining hall is open and prepared 15 minutes prior to service
- Implements a check list system to facilitate the dining hall throughout the day
- Follows Wolfoods initiatives for environmental practices to minimize wasted energy and resources
- Is knowledgeable of all menus and specifications
- Maintain constant follow up with dining hall standards
- Follow company standards for safety practices to minimize risk to self and others
- Responsible for daily reporting
- Effectively communicates with subordinates, co-workers, and supervisors
- Able to motivate and foster a positive work environment
- Attend related in-service training and staff meetings
- Understand Food Safety as it pertains to special diet food preparations and cooking for individuals with allergies
- Professionally interacts with campers, staff, and parents
- Control inventory
- Place orders
- Project management
- Communication
- Upholds Wolfoods Standards of Service, and Quality
- Maintain Health Department Sanitation Standards
- Manage staff
- Client relations
- Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program
- Uses weights and measures to properly execute recipes
- Prepares all menu items and special request events
- Follows standardized recipes
- Ensures that production is accurate in timing, quantity, quality, and plating
- Actively lead in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
- Understand the importance in cross utilization
- Understand the importance of utilizing excess production
- Estimate production needs, establishes par levels, orders adequate supplies, and maintains inventory
- Places accurate food orders ahead of time
- Ensure kitchen and equipment are maintained to health standards
- Teach and enforce safety regulations
- Specialized food preparation for events
- Assists in developing and tasting recipes
- Assists in planning menu
- Recommend equipment purchases
- May act as a front of house supervisor when necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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