2026 - Culinary Professionals - Special Diet (Allergen) Chef / Sous Chef - Seasonal Relocation Jo...
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $43,200.00 - $62,400.00
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 progressive food service company that operates summer camp kitchens across the United States from May through September. Unlike traditional camp food services, Wolfoods breaks away from the typical freezer-to-table approach and instead emphasizes home-style scratch cooking to provide campers with nutritious, fresh, and delicious meals. The company partners with camps that are committed to offering balanced diets and promoting green initiatives, elevating the concept of "camp food" into what they call Camp Cuisine. This innovative approach includes diverse menu offerings that allow campers to enjoy their favorites while exploring new cultures through cuisine. Each meal prepared... Show More
Job Requirements
- More than 2 years of commercial kitchen experience
- minimum three professional references
- proficiency in relevant culinary skills
- quality driven
- ability to self motivate
- maintain a clean work environment
- uphold health department standards
- able to lead a team and take direction
- minimum six day 70 hour work week
- must live on site in a rural setting with possibility of shared living spaces
- able to work under pressure in above or below average temperatures
- able to stand for long periods of time
- able to lift and carry minimum 50 pounds
- able to bend stretch and reach for extended periods
- must possess ServSafe Allergens Certification before camp start
- able to identify Big 9 allergens and communicate effectively
- able to cook from scratch with minimal supervision
- able to take a menu and make multiple versions for dietary needs
Job Qualifications
- More than 2 years of commercial kitchen experience
- minimum three professional references required
- proficiency in relevant cookery skills
- quality-driven mindset
- ability to motivate oneself
- ability to maintain a clean kitchen environment
- knowledge of health department standards
- leadership and ability to take direction
- endurance for 70-hour six-day work weeks
- willingness to live onsite in rural or rustic settings
- ability to work under pressure in variable temperatures
- ability to stand for long periods
- ability to lift 50 pounds
- ability to bend, stretch, and reach repeatedly
- ServSafe Allergens Certification (company sponsored)
- knowledge of the Big 9 food allergens
- ability to cook from scratch with minimal supervision
- skill to adapt menu items for various dietary restrictions
Job Duties
- Control inventory
- assist in assembling orders to be placed
- manage projects related to food service
- maintain effective communication
- uphold Wolfoods standards of service and quality
- ensure food safety in special diet preparation
- interact professionally with campers, staff, and parents
- maintain health department sanitation standards
- manage and supervise staff
- maintain client relations
- follow Wolfoods camp food training program
- attend in-service training and staff meetings
- use weights and measures to execute recipes accurately
- prepare all menu items and special request events
- follow standardized recipes
- ensure timely, quality production and plating
- supervise kitchen and dining hall personnel
- engage in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
- understand cross-utilization
- estimate production needs and maintain inventory
- recommend equipment purchases
- act as front of house supervisor if needed
- safely produce special diet and allergen-friendly foods
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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