Culinary Specialist - Bakery Administration

Culinary Specialist - Bakery Administration

The Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS) is seeking a qualified and experienced Culinary Specialist with expertise in bakery preparation to support campus dining operations. This role is crucial for preparing nutritious meals and bakery products for students, faculty, and staff, while upholding high standards of quality, hygiene, and kitchen efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and supervision of daily food production for campus dining facilities.
• Production of a variety of bakery and confectionery items, including breads, cakes, pastries, and desserts.
• Monitoring bakery production schedules to ensure timely availability of fresh products.
• Assistance in menu planning for balanced nutrition and variety.
• Maintaining consistency in food quality, taste, and presentation.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards (FSSAI and university guidelines).
• Inventory management, storage, and stock rotation using FIFO practices.
• Coordination with procurement for raw material planning.
• Supervision of kitchen assistants and support staff.
• Maintenance and upkeep of kitchen and bakery equipment.
• Implementation of cost control measures and minimization of food wastage.
• Support for university events, conferences, and special functions requiring food and bakery services.

Structure and Reporting

The Culinary Specialist will act as an External Consultant, coordinating with the Manager — Administration at IIHS. Collaboration with internal teams, external individuals/organisations, and students is expected.

Person Specification

• 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.
• 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, coordination, time management, and production planning skills.
• Commitment to quality and service excellence.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

This is a contractual position for an initial term of 11 months, renewable upon mutual consent. It is an exclusive engagement, prohibiting other professional assignments that may cause a conflict of interest with IIHS.

Location

This position is based in Kengeri, Bengaluru, with potential travel to other locations in India.

Key skills/competency

• Culinary Specialist
• Bakery Production
• Food Safety
• Inventory Management
• Menu Planning
• Kitchen Operations
• Staff Supervision
• Cost Control
• Event Support
• Institutional Catering