Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager​/Head Chef - Seasonal Not Local

Kitchen Manager / Head Chef – Seasonal Relocation – 2026

Wolfoods operates summer camp kitchens between May – September. We’re looking for an experienced, motivated, and capable Kitchen Manager / Head Chef (Lead Staff).

This is a hands‑on & demanding position. All lead staff live on site; room, board, and travel expense assistance are provided.

The role requires flawless execution of the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program, including knowledge of allergens, dietary restrictions, recipe execution, and strict sanitation practices to avoid cross‑contamination.

Key duties include planning, creating, and managing menu and service operations; maintaining cleanliness; communicating with children, staff, and leadership; controlling the budget; training staff; and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

• Provide excellent guest service efficiently.
• Develop staff schedules per business and budget.
• Coordinate side work and maintain dining hall sanitation.
• Monitor dining hall during meal periods.
• Assist head chef with food presentation and sanitation.
• Train and develop front‑of‑house dining personnel.
• Keep staff and campers informed and motivated.
• Attend meetings with camp directors and manage payroll.
• Execute daily reporting and inventory control.
• Follow Wolfoods initiatives for environmental practices.
• Maintain health department sanitation standards.
• Prepare all menu items, special requests, and events.
• Ensure timing, quantity, quality, and plating accuracy.
• Lead planning, scheduling, directing, and training.

• 4+ years commercial kitchen experience.
• Three professional references.
• Proficient in relevant culinary skills.
• Ability to self‑motivate and lead a team.
• Must live on site in a rural setting.
• Work under pressure in variable temperatures.
• Stand for long periods; lift up to 50 lbs.
• Serv Safe Allergens certification before camp.
• Work 6‑day, 70‑hour schedule.
• Proficient in cooking from scratch; institutional batch cooking desirable.

• Seeking seasonal summer opportunities.
• Enjoy high‑volume production kitchen.
• Embrace a teaching culture.
• Excited about team community.
• Will relocate for summer season.

• Competitive pay.
• Bonus system.
• Room, board, transportation assistance.
• Seasonal summer contracts.

Wolfoods eliminates the standard freezer‑to‑table fare by offering home‑style scratch cooking at summer camps. We partner with camps to provide healthy, fresh, and delicious foods, including balanced diets, green initiatives, and cultural cuisine. All campers receive personalized care, including special diets (Kosher, gluten‑free, vegan, nut‑free, etc.).

The above information is general in nature and not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and qualifications.

Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and shall treat all applicants for employment equally based on job‑related qualifications and without regard to race, color, age, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, national origin, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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