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Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Salary
Range $45,400.00 - $68,100.00
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 distinguished food service company that operates summer camp kitchens nationwide from May through September. With a mission to revolutionize traditional camp food, Wolfoods emphasizes home-style scratch cooking over the conventional freezer-to-table cuisine typically associated with summer camps. By partnering with camps that are committed to providing campers with fresh, healthy, and delicious meals, Wolfoods transforms the dining experience into what is aptly termed 'Camp Cuisine.' Their approach not only enhances the nutritional quality of meals served but also introduces campers to diverse cultures through international cuisine offerings. The company's dedication extends beyond meal quality as they... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must live on-site during camp season
- Must have ServSafe Allergens certification or be willing to obtain company-sponsored certification
- Minimum 4 years of commercial kitchen experience
- Ability to cook from scratch
- Ability to work long hours in physically demanding environment
- Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds
- Must be able to stand and move for extended periods
- Ability to manage and lead kitchen and dining staff
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Willingness to relocate to rural camp location for summer
- Must be self-motivated and team-oriented
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 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 front of house 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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