Cafeteria Administrator

Ajmera Global School; Mumbai; On-site; INR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajmera Global School is seeking a dedicated Cafeteria Administrator to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school cafeteria, ensuring safe, hygienic, nutritious and timely meals for students and staff. The role requires strong organizational, coordination and communication skills to work with the cafeteria contractor and school leadership.

The ideal candidate should be proactive, with a focus on safety, record-keeping and collaborative problem-solving in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience in school cafeteria management, food service operations, hospitality or similar administrative role is advantageous.
• Candidates with experience in managing food services and working with children in educational settings will be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day functioning of the school cafeteria.
• Ensure safe, hygienic, nutritious and timely meals for students and staff.
• Coordinate with cafeteria contractor, school staff, students and leadership for smooth operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Staff supervision

Record-keeping

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Multitasking in school environment

Education

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Cafeteria Administrator

About the Role

We are looking for a Cafeteria Administrator to oversee the day-to-day functioning of the school cafeteria and ensure that students and staff receive safe, hygienic, nutritious and timely meals. The ideal candidate should be organised, responsible and proactive, with strong coordination and communication skills. The person will work closely with the cafeteria contractor, school staff, students, Principals and the Head of Schools to ensure smooth and efficient cafeteria operations.

Skills Attributes

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Excellent organisational and coordination skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A responsible and attentive approach towards student safety and well-being
• Knowledge and awareness of food hygiene and safe food-handling practices
• Ability to supervise staff and monitor service standards
• Good record-keeping and basic administrative skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors, school staff and management
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently in a school environment

Education Experience

Graduate degree preferred.

Prior experience in school cafeteria management, food service operations, hospitality, catering or a similar administrative role will be an advantage. Candidates with relevant experience in managing food services and working with children or educational institutions will be preferred.