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Wolfoods, Inc.

2026 - Culinary Professionals - Special Diet (Allergen) Chef / Sous Chef - Seaso

Wolfoods, Inc., Chesterfield Court House, Virginia, United States

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2026 - Culinary Professionals - Special Diet (Allergen) Chef / Sous Chef - Seasonal Relocation (Job is not Local) Wolfoods operates summer camp kitchens across the country between May and September.

All culinary staff will live on site at the job location; room, board, and travel assistance are provided.

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, and capable chef/sous chef 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 myriad of dietary restrictions and combinations of restrictions.

The role requires planning, recipe execution, strict sanitation practices to avoid cross‑contamination, and the ability to facilitate the duties and responsibilities of creating, implementing, and maintaining the service and culinary needs of the assigned camp.

Other key responsibilities include maintaining a clean and comfortable environment, ensuring correct service timing, food quantity, and food quality for all meal periods and special requests, communicating with children, exchange students, front‑ and back‑of‑house staff, directors, managers, counselors, leaders, specialists, and diners, and answering all service‑and‑culinary related questions in accordance with Wolfoods Standards of Service Guidelines.

Duties & Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Requirements

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

Maintain a clean work environment

Uphold Health Department Standards

Able to both lead a team & take direction

Minimum 6‑day 70‑hour work week

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 Certification before the start of camp (Company Sponsored)

Must be able to identify the Big 9 Allergens in food and communicate effectively with others

Must be able to cook from scratch with minimal supervision

Must be able to take a menu and make several different versions to cater to dietary needs

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 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 to 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 changes 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. A diverse menu allows campers to enjoy favorites and experience culture through cuisine exploration. Each meal offers something freshly baked on site by professional bakers, and campers can enjoy entrees or offerings from the morning fruit and yogurt bar at breakfast and lunch and dinner salad bars.

No camper is left without personalized care. Any camper requiring special diets is attended to with importance by one of our trained chefs. Wolfoods is prepared to cook for an array of diets ranging from Kosher to nut‑free, or gluten‑free to vegan.

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

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Temporary

Job Function Other

Industries Food and Beverage Services

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