Culinary Professionals - Special Diet; Allergen Chef​/Sous Chef - Seasonal

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

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and capable SPECIAL DIETS (ALLERGEN) CHEF / SOUS CHEF
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This job is not local.

This is a HANDS-ON & demanding position!!

All Culinary staff will live on site at the job location - Room, Board, & Travel 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 and combinations of restrictions. It will require planning, recipe execution, and strict sanitation practices to avoid cross‑contamination and cross‑contact.

You must be able to facilitate the duties and responsibilities of creating, implementing, and maintaining the Service & Culinary needs of the assigned camp. You must be able to maintain clean and comfortable surroundings, in a fast‑paced environment, while ensuring correct service timing, food quantity, and food quality are accurately provided for all meal periods and special requests.

This position requires the ability to communicate with children, exchange students, 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.

Our Culinary Professionals must perform skilled scratch‑made food production while supervising and coaching support staff in the kitchen and dining hall. This work requires initiative, leadership, hands‑on self‑reliance, judgement, teaching, and ability to delegate tasks.

• Controls Inventory
• Assists in assembling orders to be placed
• Project Management
• Communication
• Uphold Wolfoods Standards of Service & Quality
• In depth understanding of Food Safety as it pertains to Special Diet Food Preparation & Cooking for individuals with allergies or food sensitivities
• Interact with Campers, Staff, and Parents
• Uphold Wolfoods Standards of Service and Quality
• Recognize and Maintain Health Department Sanitation Standards
• Manage Staff
• Client Relations
• Follow the comprehensive Wolfoods Camp Food Training Program
• Attend related in‑service training and staff meetings
• Use weights and measures to properly execute recipes
• Prepare all menu items and special request events
• Follow standardized recipes
• Ensure production has accurate timing, quantity, quality, and plating
• Supervise personnel
• Actively engage in planning, scheduling, directing, and training
• Understand the importance of cross‑utilization
• Estimate production needs, establish par levels, order adequate supplies, and maintain inventory
• Understand that special diet ingredients could have a 2+ week lead time
• Recommend equipment purchases
• May act as front of house supervisor in the absence of other Wolfoods staff
• SAFE SPECIAL DIET AND ALLERGEN FOOD PRODUCTION

• 2+ years Commercial Kitchen Experience
• Minimum three professional references required with application submission
• Proficient in relevant skills relating to specific role
• Quality Driven
• Ability to self‑motivate