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Culinary Specialist — Administration Jobs in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India at Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Title: Culinary Specialist — Administration
Company: Indian Institute for Human Settlements
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Job Description
IIHS is looking for a qualified and experienced culinary specialist, knowledgeable in bakery preparation, to support campus dining operations. The position involves preparation of nutritious meals and bakery products for students, faculty, and staff while ensuring quality, hygiene, and efficient kitchen operations in accordance with institutional standards.
This will be a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent.
Activities and Tasks
Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Preparing and supervising daily food production for campus dining facilities;
- Producing a variety of bakery and confectionery items such as breads, buns, cakes, pastries, cookies, and desserts to meet campus requirements;
- Monitoring bakery production schedules and ensuring the timely availability of fresh products;
- Assisting in menu planning ensuring balanced nutrition and variety suitable for students and staff;
- Maintaining consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation;
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards as per FSSAI and university guidelines;
- Managing inventory, storage, and stock rotation using FIFO practices;
- Coordinating with procurement for raw material planning;
- Supervising kitchen assistants and support staff for smooth daily operations;
- Maintaining cleanliness and proper upkeep of kitchen and bakery equipment;
- Implementing cost control measures and minimising food wastage;
- Supporting university events, conferences, and special functions requiring food and bakery services.
Structure and Reporting
The culinary specialist will be an External Consultant coordinating with the Manager — Administration at IIHS and will be required to collaborate effectively with a diverse group of internal teams, external individuals/ organisations, and students.
Person Specification
An ideal candidate should have:
- A Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management, Culinary Arts, or Bakery and Confectionery from a recognised institute;
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in institutional catering, hotels, or large-scale food production units;
- Practical knowledge of bakery production and bulk cooking operations;
- Knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen hygiene practices;
- Ability to work in a structured institutional environment;
- Strong culinary and bakery preparation skills;
- Team supervision and coordination ability with time management and production planning skills;
- Commitment to quality and service excellence;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
This is a contractual engagement for an initial term of 11 months, renewable on mutual consent. This offer is on an exclusive basis, which implies that other professional assignments (whether compensated or not) that bear a potential conflict of interest with IIHS cannot be undertaken.
The search will remain open until the position is filled.
Location
This position is based in Kengeri, Bengaluru and may entail travel to other locations in India.
Review and Assessment
The role and performance of the incumbent shall be subject to normal review and assessment systems at IIHS.
Diversity Policy
IIHS is an equal opportunity employer that encourages women, people with disabilities and those from economically and socially excluded communities with the requisite skills and qualifications to apply for positions.
Contact
Please write to us at [email protected] if you need any clarifications while filling the online application form.
