Job Description - Canteen Manager

Designation : Canteen Manager Department : Administration Reporting To : School Administration / Operations Head Working Hours : 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM (or as required during school events)

Key Responsibilities1. Daily Operations

- Report to duty at 6:00 AM every working day.
- Ensure the kitchen and dining area are ready before food preparation begins.
- Supervise the overall functioning of the school canteen.
- Allocate daily work to the kitchen staff and monitor timely completion.

1. Menu Planning & Food Preparation

- Prepare and implement the daily menu as approved by the school.
- Ensure that the menu is followed without deviation unless approved by the administration.
- Coordinate with the kitchen team to ensure meals are prepared and served on time.
- Promote healthy, nutritious, and balanced meals for students and staff.

- Farm Produce Utilization

- Ensure that all fresh produce received from Bhoomi, Gummalapuram, and Thiruvannamalai farms is utilized on priority.
- Plan the daily menu based on the availability of fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and other produce received from the farms.
- Minimize wastage by ensuring immediate and effective utilization of perishable items.

- Stock Management

- Maintain complete records of all stock received and issued.
- Verify and record all incoming materials.
- Monitor daily stock consumption.
- Ensure proper storage using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
- Maintain minimum stock levels and inform the administration well in advance for replenishment.

- Quality Control

- Inspect the quality of all raw materials before accepting them.
- Ensure that only fresh and hygienic ingredients are used.
- Monitor the quality and taste of prepared food before serving.
- Reject any expired, spoiled,



or substandard materials.

- Hygiene & Safety

- Ensure the kitchen, dining area, and storage rooms are clean and hygienic at all times.
- Ensure all kitchen staff follow food safety and personal hygiene practices.
- Monitor proper waste segregation and disposal.
- Ensure compliance with food safety standards and school hygiene protocols.

- Staff Supervision

- Supervise cooks, helpers, and housekeeping staff working in the canteen.
- Maintain discipline, punctuality, and teamwork among all canteen staff.
- Conduct regular briefings regarding hygiene, food quality, and safety.

- Documentation & Reporting

- Maintain daily records of:

- Menu served
- Stock received
- Stock issued
- Farm produce received and utilized
- Daily consumption
- Wastage, if any
- Submit daily and monthly reports to the administration.

1. Cost & Waste Management

- Monitor food costs and consumption.
- Minimize food wastage through proper planning and stock rotation.
- Ensure economical utilization of available resources without compromising quality.

- Additional Responsibilities

- Coordinate with the procurement team for timely purchase of supplies.
- Support school events by planning and managing food arrangements.
- Perform any additional responsibilities assigned by the school administration.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Timely preparation and serving of meals.
- Quality and hygiene standards maintained.
- Accurate stock records.
- Effective utilization of produce from Bhoomi, Gummalapuram, and Thiruvannamalai farms.
- Minimal food wastage.
- Positive feedback from students and staff.
- Compliance with food safety and school policies.

Pay: ₹30,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Perks :

- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Canteen Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Prakriya Green Wisdom School
📍 Bengaluru