Mess Manager

Vasal Educational Society; Jalandhar; On-site; INR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Job summary

IVY World School in Jalandhar, Punjab is seeking an experienced Mess Manager to oversee the school mess/cafeteria. The role focuses on hygienic, nutritious, and timely meals for students and staff, with leadership over kitchen staff and daily operations.

Qualifications include a Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management or related field and 35 years of relevant experience in similar settings. Strong knowledge of food safety and cost control is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate or diploma in hotel management, hospitality, or related field.
• 35 years of relevant experience in school mess, hostel, hotel, institutional kitchen, or catering operations.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Good team-management and vendor-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the school mess and cafeteria.
• Supervise kitchen staff, cooks, helpers and mess personnel.
• Plan and monitor daily meal preparation per the approved menu.
• Ensure food quality, hygiene, and timely service.
• Monitor procurement, storage and consumption of food items.
• Maintain stock registers and inventory records.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for food and kitchen needs.
• Ensure proper storage of groceries, dairy products and other items.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and staff personal hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and school hygiene standards.
• Minimize wastage and control mess-related expenses.
• Record daily meals, stock, purchases, and consumption.
• Address feedback on food quality and service.
• Coordinate with administration for mess requirements and inspections.

Skills

Team management

Vendor management

Inventory control

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Food Production, or related field

Job description

Job Description: Mess Manager

Position: Mess Manager
School: IVY World School, Jalandhar
Location: Jalandhar, Punjab
Department: Administration / Mess Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

IVY World School, Jalandhar is looking for an experienced and responsible Mess Manager to manage the day-to-day operations of the school mess/cafeteria and ensure hygienic, nutritious, and timely meals for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete day-to-day operations of the school mess.
• Supervise kitchen staff, cooks, helpers, and other mess personnel.
• Plan and monitor daily meal preparation as per the approved menu.
• Ensure food quality, taste, quantity, hygiene, and timely service.
• Monitor procurement, receiving, storage, and consumption of food items.
• Maintain proper stock registers and inventory records.
• Coordinate with vendors and suppliers for food and kitchen requirements.
• Ensure proper storage of groceries, vegetables, dairy products, and other food items.
• Monitor kitchen cleanliness, sanitation, and personal hygiene of staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and school hygiene standards.
• Minimize food wastage and control mess-related expenses.
• Maintain records of daily meals, stock, purchases, and consumption.
• Address student/staff feedback related to food quality and service.
• Ensure proper maintenance and safe use of kitchen equipment.
• Coordinate with the school administration for mess requirements and inspections.
• Handle emergencies or operational issues related to food and mess services.

Candidate Requirements

• Graduate/Diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Food Production, or a related field preferred.
• 35 years of relevant experience in school mess, hostel, hotel, institutional kitchen, or catering operations.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, and kitchen safety.
• Good team-management and vendor-management skills.
• Basic knowledge of inventory and cost control.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a school/institutional environment.
• Responsible, disciplined, and detail-oriented.

Preferred Skills

Mess Operations | Food Safety & Hygiene | Inventory Management | Vendor Coordination | Staff Supervision | Cost Control | Kitchen Management