Wolfoods

2026 - Culinary Professionals - Special Diet (Allergen) Chef / Sous Chef - Seasonal Relocation Jo...

Olathe, KS, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,200.00 - $62,400.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

competitive pay
bonus system
Room
Board
transportation expense assistance
seasonal summer contracts

Job Description

WOLFoods, Inc. specializes in operating summer camp kitchens across the United States from May through September. Known for revolutionizing traditional camp food, WOLFoods replaces typical freezer-to-table fare with home-style scratch cooking that emphasizes healthy, fresh, and delicious meals. By partnering with camps that share a commitment to nutritious dining, WOLFoods has crafted a unique niche known as Camp Cuisine — a culinary experience that not only satisfies but educates campers on balanced diets and sustainable, green initiatives. The company’s kitchens and dining halls serve as an educational platform where campers encounter diverse cuisines that broaden their palates and cultural appreciation.... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum two years commercial kitchen experience
  • minimum three professional references with application
  • quality driven
  • ability to self-motivate
  • maintain clean work environment
  • uphold health department standards
  • able to lead and take direction
  • available for minimum 6-day 70-hour work weeks
  • live on-site in rural camp setting
  • able to work under pressure in varied temperature environments
  • able to stand for long periods
  • able to lift 50 pounds
  • able to bend, stretch, and reach
  • ServSafe Allergens certification before start
  • able to identify Big 9 allergens
  • cook from scratch
  • take a menu and adapt for dietary restrictions

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum two years commercial kitchen experience
  • proficient in skills related to special diet and allergen food preparation
  • quality driven
  • ability to self-motivate
  • ability to maintain a clean work environment
  • able to lead a team and take direction
  • certified in ServSafe Allergens before camp start
  • ability to identify the Big 9 allergens
  • ability to cook from scratch with minimal supervision
  • capable of adapting menus for dietary needs

Job Duties

  • Control inventory
  • assist in assembling orders to be placed
  • project management
  • communication
  • uphold WOLFoods standards of service and quality
  • understand food safety related to special diet food preparation and cooking for individuals with allergies or sensitivities
  • interact with campers, staff, and parents
  • recognize and maintain health department sanitation standards
  • manage staff
  • handle client relations
  • follow comprehensive WOLFoods camp food training program
  • attend in-service training and staff meetings
  • use weights and measures to execute recipes properly
  • prepare all menu items and special request events
  • follow standardized recipes
  • ensure production timing, quantity, quality, and plating
  • supervise personnel
  • engage in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
  • understand cross-utilization importance
  • estimate production needs and maintain inventory
  • understand special diet ingredient lead times
  • recommend equipment purchases
  • act as front of house supervisor when needed
  • safely produce special diet and allergen food

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location