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Brock & Company, Inc.

Sous Chef-- Summer Camp

PA · On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Sous Chef- Summer Camp Seasonal Camp Position Pay Rate: $28-$32 an hour Take your culinary skills out of the ordinary and into something people remember for a lifetime ...

KLF Camp Staffing

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Summer Camp chef

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$800 - $1.5K/wk

Prestigious children's residential camps located throughout the USA are looking for hard working and talented head chefs, sous chefs, line cook, special diet cooks....for the summer season of 2026.

Islander 71

Summer Seasonal Sous Chef

Isle Of Palms, SC · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

Summer Season : March - August with the opportunity to convert to full-time leadership role Islander 71 Fish House & Raw Bar is seeking an experienced Seasonal Sous Chef to support kitchen leadership ...

YELLOWSTONE CLUB

YC Sous Chef Summer 2026

Big Sky, MT · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Yellowstone Club's Culinary department is currently seeking candidates for a Sous Chef for the upcoming Summer season! The purpose of the Sous Chef is to assist in the culinary management and food ...

Waukeela Operatingco LLC

HEAD CHEF

North Conway, NH · On-site

$10K - $13K/yr

Summer Camp qualified residential Head Chef (Seasonal) June 6th - August 18th (10 weeks) All Girls Summer Camp, located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. If you have availability ...

Waukeela Operatingco LLC

HEAD CHEF

North Conway, NH · On-site

$10K - $13K/yr

Summer Camp qualified residential Head Chef (Seasonal) June 6th - August 18th (10 weeks) All Girls Summer Camp, located in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. If you have availability ...

Jersey Roll LLC

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Head Chef summer season

Seaside Heights, NJ · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

We are seeking a Head Chef Summer Season to join our team! You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and dedicate time to expanding our clientele base to establish the restaurant's brand and ...

Jersey Roll LLC

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Head Chef summer season

Seaside Heights, NJ · On-site

$30 - $60/hr

We are seeking a Head Chef Summer Season to join our team! You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and dedicate time to expanding our clientele base to establish the restaurant's brand and ...

J C Beach Haven Tavern LLC

$75K - $100K/yr

Buckalew's / Station 117: established Jersey Shore restaurants seeking an experienced chef; creative, leader, solid management skiils who can run a fast paced energetic kitchen in the summer and ...

J C Beach Haven Tavern LLC

$75K - $100K/yr

Buckalew's / Station 117: established Jersey Shore restaurants seeking an experienced chef; creative, leader, solid management skiils who can run a fast paced energetic kitchen in the summer and ...

Double Arrow Lodge

Chef

Seeley Lake, MT

$44K - $70K/yr

Seeley Lake is a small mountain resort town that thrives in the Summer sun, enjoys tons of Winter snow, and slows down significantly in our shoulder seasons of Fall and Spring. Chefs with banquet ...

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How much do summer chef jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer chef in the United States is $63,994.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Summer Chef vs Summer Line Cook?

AspectSummer ChefSummer Line Cook
CredentialsHigh school diploma or culinary trainingHigh school diploma or culinary training
Work EnvironmentCommercial kitchens, outdoor events, summer resortsCommercial kitchens, outdoor events, summer resorts
Employer & IndustryRestaurants, catering services, resortsRestaurants, catering services, resorts
Job FocusPreparing and cooking dishes, menu executionAssisting with food prep, supporting chefs, maintaining station

Both Summer Chef and Summer Line Cook roles typically require culinary training and involve working in similar environments like restaurants and resorts during summer seasons. The Summer Chef often takes on more responsibility in menu creation and cooking, while the Summer Line Cook focuses on supporting the kitchen team with food prep and station duties. The choice depends on experience level and desired responsibilities.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Summer Chef, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Summer Chef, you need strong culinary skills, knowledge of food safety standards, and experience with seasonal menu planning, often supported by a culinary degree or relevant certifications. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and ServSafe certification is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and excellent communication are standout soft skills for collaborating with staff and delivering exceptional dining experiences in dynamic settings. These abilities ensure consistent food quality, efficient kitchen operations, and guest satisfaction during the busy summer season.

What are Summer Chefs?

Summer Chefs are culinary professionals who typically work during the summer months, often in seasonal establishments like resorts, camps, summer schools, or vacation homes. Their primary responsibilities include planning menus, preparing meals, and sometimes supervising kitchen staff for guests or campers. This role often requires flexibility, creativity in menu planning using seasonal ingredients, and the ability to work in fast-paced environments. Summer Chefs may also accommodate dietary restrictions and ensure food safety standards are met. Their work is crucial for delivering enjoyable dining experiences during the busy summer season.

What are some common challenges faced by a Summer Chef, and how can I prepare for them?

As a Summer Chef, you may encounter challenges such as working in high-temperature environments, managing fluctuating ingredient availability, and handling a fast-paced service during peak vacation months. To prepare, it's helpful to practice efficient time management, develop flexible menus that accommodate seasonal produce, and hone your ability to stay calm under pressure. Building strong communication with your team and suppliers can also help ensure smooth operations and high-quality dishes even during the busiest times.

What Does a Summer Chef Do?

As a summer chef, you work through the summer months, typically June through August, cooking during popular and high-traffic tourism and recreation periods. You work in a restaurant, camp, summer school, or resort and provide cooking services for a range of audience types and sizes. Depending on the role, you may prepare meals for small groups or hundreds of diners, oversee a team of cooks, servers, and other staff, cook special dishes for people with unique dietary needs, and develop menus to meet nutrition standards. Your responsibilities include managing inventory, ordering ingredients and kitchen supplies, and budgeting duties for daily menus.

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Infographic showing various Summer Chef job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 37% Full Time, 46% Part Time, 3% Temporary, 12% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,994 per year, or $30.8 per hour.
Sous Chef-- Summer Camp

Sous Chef-- Summer Camp

Brock & Company, Inc.

PA • On-site

$28 - $32/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Sous Chef- Summer Camp Seasonal Camp Position Pay Rate: $28-$32 an hour
Take your culinary skills out of the ordinary and into something people remember for a lifetime-summer camp. This isn't just a kitchen, it's the heartbeat of the entire camp experience, where every meal fuels long days of adventure, connection, and unforgettable moments. As a Sous Chef with Brock & Company, you'll be part of a high-energy, tight-knit team creating food that brings people together-from early morning breakfasts before activities kick off to meals that cap off a full day under the sun. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys a little grit mixed with a lot of fun, and wants your work to be part of something bigger than the plate, this is your chance to make your mark on a summer people will never forget.
Brock & Company is the premier provider of contract food management to corporations and private and independent schools throughout the Mid-Atlantic and New England. Our aim is to deliver outstanding quality food services exceeding our clients' expectations every day. With an extensive array of clients, Brock has a formula for success that is simple. We focus on top quality products combined with people who have a passion for food and service. Brock provides a family-owned, corporate supported, financially sound organization that is committed to our clients and associates and is always striving for excellence.
As a member of the Brock team you will experience a work schedule that allows for quality of life. Our food programs are dynamic, the menus cutting edge and creative. We welcome your input to implement, problem-solve and help drive these programs to success. You have the ability to influence the outcome and we will give you the tools needed to be successful. Our progressive culinary programs have made significant improvements in the daily work lives of our customers and clients by providing healthy, nutritious menus at all meals. Brock's ongoing commitment to philanthropy improves our own lives. Just ask and we will gladly share details of our social responsibility programs and partnerships.
The Sous Chef is responsible for supporting unit management in the production, cooking and service of all hot and cold food required at the unit. This position may be responsible for supervising aspects of the kitchen, staff and production.
Responsibilities:
  • The production, preparation and cooking of foods to include soups, sauces, salads, entrees, catering and all other items determined by the Chef Manager.
  • Station set - up prior to service with appropriate equipment and food to be determined by the supervisor.
  • Assist management in purchasing, inventory control and training.
  • Maintain a clean and safe work area via supervisor instruction and applicable health, safety and food handling regulations.
  • Provide exemplary customer service in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner at all times.

Essential requirements:
  • Comprehension of both verbal and written food recipes, production orders, cooking instructions and techniques in to preparation of daily menus.
  • Background in banquet or catering production preferred.
  • Follow all outlined health and safety regulations with regard to equipment use and personal hygiene.
  • Positive "can-do" attitude
  • Receive, unpack, unwrap, date, rotate and stow deliveries.
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Lifting and moving of food, food containers and other non-food items from floor position to no higher than one's own height.
  • Adhere to client and company protocols related to COVID-19 workplace safety and sanitation standards.

Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V// Uniforms and Meals Provided // Servsafe Preferred
Please respond with resume or letter of intent.
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