2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef

Job overview

The 2027 Summer Camp Assistant Kitchen Manager / Sous Chef role is onsite and live-in at rural summer camp facilities across the United States. The posting lists competitive seasonal pay and a separate feed range of $900–$1,200 per week. The role supports Wolfoods’ camp dining program, which focuses on scratch-cooked food and dietary needs. The assistant kitchen manager leads kitchen staff and oversees preparation and production for a designated day part, helping deliver timely meals while maintaining food quality, allergen protocols, and sanitation standards. The role also supports inventory, reporting, and communication between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

What you'll do

• Lead and train kitchen staff
• oversee operational flow, portion control, menu specifications, scratch cooking, and timely meal service
• manage food allergy protocols and sanitation standards
• manage inventory and assist with daily reporting
• serve as a liaison between kitchen operations, campers, and camp leadership.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assistant kitchen manager

sous chef

2027 summer camp

seasonal

onsite live-in

wolfoods

scratch cooking

kitchen leadership

allergen safety

servsafe allergens

room and board

$900–$1,200/week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive seasonal pay and performance bonus structure
• room and board
• travel expense assistance.

Why this role

Seasonal May–September live-in role; minimum six days and 70 hours per week; free room and board and travel expense assistance; ServSafe Allergens certification required before start date and company-sponsored.

About the employer

Wolfoods is hiring for this role. Industry: Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds). Sector: 72.