Role & responsibilities

- Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the college/hostel mess.
- Ensure timely preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, evening snacks and dinner as per the approved menu.
- Plan menus in consultation with management, considering nutrition, variety, quality and student preferences.
- Ensure proper food quality, taste, quantity and presentation.
- Monitor food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and sanitation at all times.
- Ensure compliance with applicable food safety and hygiene standards.
- Supervise cooks, kitchen helpers, cleaners, serving staff and other mess personnel.
- Prepare staff duty rosters and ensure adequate manpower during all meal timings.
- Monitor attendance and discipline of mess staff.
- Maintain proper inventory of food grains, vegetables, dairy products, spices, cooking oil, LPG and other consumables.
- Ensure proper storage and handling of food materials to minimize wastage and spoilage.
- Maintain stock registers and conduct regular physical stock verification.
- Coordinate with vendors/suppliers for timely procurement and delivery of food materials.
- Check the quality and quantity of materials received from vendors.
- Monitor food consumption and control unnecessary wastage.
- Ensure proper portion control and economical utilization of raw materials.
- Maintain records of daily meals served and consumption.
- Handle feedback and complaints related to food quality, quantity, hygiene and service.
- Coordinate with hostel administration and students to resolve mess-related issues.
- Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen, dining area, utensils, equipment and storage areas.




- Ensure regular cleaning and preventive maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Monitor pest-control and sanitation activities.
- Ensure proper disposal of food waste and other waste materials.
- Conduct regular inspections of kitchen and dining facilities.
- Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports related to consumption, stock, expenditure, wastage and complaints.
- Support management in maintaining cost-effective and efficient mess operations.
- Ensure compliance with fire safety and workplace safety requirements within the kitchen and mess area.

Preferred candidate profile

- Graduate / Diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Food Production, Catering or related field will be preferred.
- 37 years of relevant experience in mess/canteen/cafeteria management.
- Experience in Medical College, University, Hostel, Hospital, Residential Campus or large institutional mess will be highly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen operations and inventory management.
- Experience in managing a large number of students/residents on a daily basis.
- Positive manpower and team-management skills.
- Experience in vendor management, procurement and cost control.
- Good understanding of food quality and quantity control.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle student/employee feedback and resolve complaints professionally.
- Should be proactive, disciplined and capable of managing operations independently.
- Knowledge of FSSAI requirements and basic food safety practices will be an advantage.
- Basic knowledge of MS Excel, stock management and reporting will be preferred.

📌 Mess Manager (Noida)
🏢 Rama Medicare
📍 Noida