Mess Manager – Chandigarh University (CU)

Organization: Chandigarh University, Gharuan, Mohali, Punjab

Department: Hostel Administration / Food Services

Job Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the day-to-day operations of the university mess and dining facilities.
- Plan daily menus in coordination with the chef, kitchen staff, and university administration.
- Ensure food quality, taste, freshness, portion control, and timely meal service.
- Maintain high standards of food hygiene, kitchen sanitation, and personal cleanliness.
- Ensure compliance with applicable FSSAI regulations and food safety requirements.
- Supervise kitchen staff, cooks, helpers, servers, cleaners, and other mess personnel.
- Prepare duty rosters, monitor attendance, and ensure adequate staffing during meal hours.
- Manage food procurement, vendor coordination, stock levels, and inventory records.
- Monitor food costs, control wastage,



and maintain budgetary discipline.
- Inspect raw materials and verify the quality and quantity of supplies received.

Educational Qualifications and Experience
- Education: Bachelor's degree or diploma in Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Catering Technology, or a related field.
- Experience: Typically 4–5 years of relevant experience in mess operations, institutional catering, hostel dining, or food service management.
- Food safety: Knowledge of FSSAI requirements, food hygiene, sanitation, and protected food handling.
- Preferred experience: Managing large-volume kitchens in universities, colleges, hostels, hospitals, or corporate cafeterias.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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