Mess Manager

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

Interested candidates may share their updated CV [email protected]