2026 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef - Seasonal Relocation Job is Not Local
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,500.00 - $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 company in the food service industry, specializing in providing high-quality culinary experiences at summer camps across the United States. Operating from May through September each year, WOLFoods transforms the traditional concept of "camp food" by prioritizing home-style scratch cooking over standard freezer-to-table meals. As a trusted partner to numerous camps committed to offering healthy, fresh, and delicious food options, WOLFoods takes pride in elevating camp cuisine to a new level that educates campers on the importance of balanced diets and environmental sustainability. With a diverse menu and a strong focus on accommodating special diets such... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience in commercial kitchen environments for four or more years
- Must provide three professional references
- Certification in ServSafe Allergens required prior to camp start
- Ability to live on-site in a rural area with potential shared living quarters
- Must physically endure standing long hours, lifting 50 pounds, bending and stretching
- Ability to work extensively under pressure in varying temperature conditions
- Willingness to work a demanding schedule of at least 6 days and 70 hours per week
- Capability to cook all meals from scratch
- Experience in institutional and batch cooking preferred
Job Qualifications
- Four or more years of commercial kitchen experience
- Minimum three professional references with application submission
- Proficient in relevant kitchen and management skills
- Ability to self-motivate
- Able to lead a team as well as take direction
- Ability to work in a rural on-site living situation with possible shared living spaces
- Capable of working under pressure in varied temperature environments
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods
- Must possess ServSafe Allergens Certification before the camp start (company sponsored)
- Willingness to work a minimum 6-day, 70-hour work week
- Skilled in cooking from scratch
- Experience in institutional and batch cooking highly desired
Job Duties
- Perform all duties toward providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner
- Develop effective staff schedules based on business levels and budget guidelines
- Schedule and coordinate all side work for personnel
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the dining hall according to sanitation standards
- Maintain appearance and uniform standards
- Monitor and follow up on dining hall operations during meal periods
- Collaborate with the chef on duty to uphold food presentation and sanitation standards
- Train and develop all front of house dining personnel
- Provide ongoing feedback to service personnel regarding standards and performance
- Communicate daily with head chef and camp directors about dining hall operations
- Gather and respond to diner feedback
- Ensure dining hall is open and prepared 15 minutes before service
- Implement checklist system for dining hall operations
- Follow WOLFoods environmental practices to minimize waste
- Stay knowledgeable of all menus and specifications
- Maintain constant adherence to dining hall standards
- Adhere to company safety practices to minimize risks
- Complete daily reporting
- Communicate effectively with subordinates, co-workers, and supervisors
- Motivate and foster a positive work environment
- Attend training and staff meetings
- Understand food safety for special diets and allergy-friendly cooking
- Interact professionally with campers, staff, and parents
- Manage inventory control
- Place orders
- Manage projects
- Uphold WOLFoods standards of service and quality
- Maintain health department sanitation standards
- Manage staff
- Handle client relations
- Follow WOLFoods comprehensive camp food training program
- Use weights and measures for recipe accuracy
- Prepare all menu items and special events
- Follow standardized recipes
- Ensure production timing, quantity, quality, and plating
- Lead in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
- Understand importance of cross utilization and excess production
- Estimate production needs, establish par levels, order supplies, maintain inventory
- Place accurate food orders
- Ensure kitchen and equipment maintenance to health standards
- Teach and enforce safety regulations
- Prepare specialized food for events
- Assist with recipe development and tasting
- Assist in menu planning
- Recommend equipment purchases
- Act as front of house supervisor when necessary
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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