2025 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

vor 3 Wochen

Genf, Schweiz Wolfoods Vollzeit
2025 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef

Join to apply for the 2025 - Culinary Professionals - Kitchen Manager / Head Chef role at Wolfoods, Inc.

Wolfoods operates summer camp kitchens across the country between May - September.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and capable KITCHEN MANAGER / HEAD CHEF (Lead staff).

This is a HANDS-ON & demanding position

All lead staff will live on site at the job location - Room, Board, & Travel Expense Assistance are provided.

The position requires the ability to flawlessly execute the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program. You must possess knowledge of food allergens and the ability to create dishes for people with a multitude of dietary restrictions. It will require planning, recipe execution, and strict sanitation practices to avoid cross-contamination. You must be able to facilitate the duties and responsibilities of creating, implementing, and maintaining the Service & Culinary needs of the assigned camp.

This position requires the ability to communicate with children, front and back of house staff, directors, managers, counselors, leaders, specialists, and diners professionally and effectively. A keen sense of urgency is a must for this position, and you must be able to answer all Service & Culinary related questions, in accordance with Wolfoods Standards of Service Guidelines.

The lead staff will manage all aspects of the food service operation to deliver high levels of camp diner satisfaction, compliance with camp standards, controlling the budget, and training staff on service standards. The position will be the primary contact liaison between the camp and the kitchen and will therefore attend all relevant meetings and events, manage payroll, control the flow of special requests, and avail themselves to any concern as expressed by camp leadership. This job requires initiative, leadership, hands-on self-reliance, and judgment.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Performs all duties toward the goal of providing excellent guest service in an efficient manner.
  • Develop effective schedules for the staff based on levels of business and budgetary guidelines.
  • Schedule and coordinate all side work for personnel.
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Dining Hall according to established standards of sanitation.
  • Maintain appearance and uniform standards.
  • Has a presence on the floor during meal periods to observe, monitor, and follow up on all areas of the dining hall operation.
  • Work with the chef on duty in maintaining high standards of food presentation and sanitation.
  • Train and develop all FOH dining personnel.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to all service personnel concerning standards and performance.
  • Communicates with the Head Chef and Camp Directors daily concerning all aspects of the dining hall operation.
  • Frequently interact with diners for general feedback.
  • Ensures the dining hall is open and prepared 15 minutes prior to service.
  • Implements a checklist system to facilitate the dining hall throughout the day.
  • Follows Wolfoods initiatives for environmental practices to minimize wasted energy and resources.
  • Is knowledgeable of all menus and specifications.
  • Maintain constant follow up with dining hall standards.
  • Follow company standards for safety practices to minimize risk to self and others.
  • Responsible for daily reporting.
  • Effectively communicates with subordinates, co-workers, and supervisors.
  • Able to motivate and foster a positive work environment.
  • Attend related in-service training and staff meetings.
  • Understand Food Safety as it pertains to special diet food preparations and cooking for individuals with allergies.
  • Professionally interacts with Campers, Staff, & Parents.
  • Control Inventory.
  • Place Orders.
  • Project Management.
  • Communication.
  • Upholds Wolfoods Standards of Service & Quality.
  • Maintain Health Department Sanitation Standards.
  • Manage Staff.
  • Client Relations.
  • Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program.
  • Uses weights and measures to properly execute recipes.
  • Prepares all menu items and special request events.
  • Follows standardized recipes.
  • Ensures that production is accurate in timing, quantity, quality, and plating.
  • Actively lead in planning, scheduling, directing, and training.
  • Understand the importance of cross utilization.
  • Understand the importance of utilizing excess production.
  • Estimate production needs, establishes par levels, orders adequate supplies, and maintains inventory.
  • Places accurate food orders ahead of time.
  • Ensure kitchen and equipment are maintained to health standards.
  • Teach and enforce safety regulations.
  • Specialized Food Preparation for events.
  • Assists in developing and tasting recipes.
  • Assists in planning menu.
  • Recommend equipment purchases.
  • May act as a Front of House supervisor when necessary.
Qualifications & Experience
  • 4+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience.
  • Minimum three professional references required with application submission.
  • Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role.
  • Ability to Self-Motivate.
  • Able to both lead a team & take direction.
  • Must live on-site in a rural setting with the possibility of shared living spaces.
  • Ability to work under pressure in environments that are above/below average temperatures.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
  • Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to bend, stretch, and reach for extended periods of time.
  • Must possess a ServSafe Allergens Certifications before start of camp (Company Sponsored).
  • Minimum 6-day 70-hour work week.
  • Must be able to cook from scratch.
  • Institutional and batch cooking experience - Highly Desired.
Ideal Candidates Are
  • Looking for seasonal, summer opportunities.
  • Enjoy the challenge of a high-volume production kitchen and dining facility.
  • Embrace a teaching and learning culture.
  • Get excited about being a part of a team and community.
  • Are available to relocate for the summer season in a rustic living environment.
Employment Package Includes
  • Competitive Pay.
  • Bonus System.
  • Room.
  • Board.
  • Transportation Expense Assistance.
  • Seasonal Summer Contracts.
About Wolfoods, Inc.

Wolfoods breaks away from the standard approach towards "camp food" by eliminating the standard Freezer to Table fare and improving it with Home Style Scratch Cooking. Partnering with Camps committed to offering campers healthy, fresh, and delicious foods, Wolfoods is changing the perception of camp food into something more suitably called Camp Cuisine. Summer Camp Kitchens and Dining Halls are a great opportunity to educate campers on the importance of Balanced Diets and Green Initiatives.

The above information is general in nature and level of work expected; it is not intended to be interpreted as an inclusive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this role.

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

Salary: $1300 - $1500 per week

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Management and Manufacturing
  • Food and Beverage Services
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