Culinary Professional - Special Diet (Allergen) Chef / Sous Chef

About This Role

Manage all aspects of special diet food production in a summer camp kitchen, ensuring compliance with food safety for allergens and dietary restrictions while supervising culinary staff. This is a seasonal, hands-on role requiring relocation to the camp.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Wolfoods Camp Food Service Program, creating dishes for a multitude of dietary restrictions and allergens.
• Plan recipes, execute cooking, and implement strict sanitation practices to avoid cross-contamination for special diets.
• Facilitate the culinary needs of the assigned camp, ensuring correct service timing, food quantity, and quality.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with children, staff, and diners.
• Perform skilled scratch-made food production and supervise/coach support staff.
• Control inventory and assist in assembling orders.
• Uphold Wolfoods Standards of Service & Quality, including in-depth understanding of Food Safety for special diets.
• Identify the Big 9 Allergens in food and communicate effectively with others.
• Manage staff, plan, schedule, direct, and train kitchen personnel.
• Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program and attend related in-service training.

Requirements

• 2+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience
• Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role
• Quality Driven
• Ability to self-motivate
• Ability to lead a team & take direction
• Minimum 6-day 70-hour work week availability
• Ability to live on-site in a rural setting with shared living spaces
• Ability to work under pressure and in various temperatures
• Ability to stand for long periods, lift 50 pounds, bend, stretch, and reach
• ServSafe Allergens Certification (company sponsored)
• Ability to identify the Big 9 Allergens and communicate effectively
• Ability to cook from scratch with minimal supervision
• Ability to take a menu and create multiple versions for dietary needs

Qualifications

• 2+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience

Benefits

Certifications