2027 - Summer Camp Food Service Director Job at Wolfoods, Springfield, IL

  • Wolfoods
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Food Service Operations Director

Role Overview

Key Details

Position Type

Seasonal Contract (May – Sept)

Schedule

Full-Time, Exempt (6 days / 70 hours per week)

Location

On-site (Rural Summer Camp facilities across the US)

Perks Included

Competitive Pay, Bonus, Free Room & Board, Travel Allowance

About Wolfoods

Wolfoods is elevating camp dining by replacing standard freezer fare with fresh, high-quality, scratch-cooked cuisine. We serve vibrant summer camp communities across the country while providing exceptional care for dietary restrictions, nutrition, and environmental sustainability.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced, high-energy Food Service Operations Director for a hands-on leadership position. You will oversee all daily culinary and service operations, staff management, budgeting, and allergen safety at a top-tier summer camp.

This is an on-site, live-in position in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operations & Leadership: Lead, schedule, and train Front of House (FOH) and kitchen staff; foster a high-energy, positive environment.
  • Culinary & Quality Excellence: Operational flow, portion control, menu specs, scratch cooking execution, and timely meal service.
  • Allergen & Safety Compliance: Strictly manage food allergy protocols (Kosher, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, etc.) and maintain top Health Department sanitation standards.
  • Administration & Budget: Manage inventory, place food orders, control budgets, track daily reporting.
  • Client Relations: Serve as the main liaison between kitchen operations, campers, camp leadership and Wolfoods corporate office.
Qualifications
  • Experience: 4+ years in a commercial kitchen leadership role with scratch and institutional/batch cooking experience.
  • Certifications: ServSafe Manager Certified (ServSafe Allergens required before start date; company-sponsored).
  • Skills: Strong leadership, high computer literacy, budgeting capability, and sharp problem-solving abilities.
  • Physical Requirements: Ability to stand for extended periods, work in hot/cold kitchen settings, and lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Lifestyle: Ready to live on-site in a rustic setting, work a demanding 6-day/70-hour week, and thrive under pressure.
What We Offer
  • Competitive seasonal pay + performance bonus structure
  • Full room and board provided for the duration of the contract
  • Travel expense assistance
  • Opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a unique, vibrant camp community

Wolfoods Food Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Summer work, Seasonal work, Live in, Work at office

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