Assistant Manager Operations

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Operations (5 Positions)

Location: Across Telangana (Centralized Kitchens)

Organization: The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Telangana Kitchens

Role SummaryWe are looking for dynamic and committed Assistant Managers – Operations to manage large-scale kitchen operations under the Mid-Day Meal Scheme and Breakfast Scheme across Telangana. The role involves handling bulk food production, ensuring quality, timely dispatch, and efficient team coordination.

• Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise daily kitchen operations including production, dispatch, and distribution of meals.
• Ensure meals are prepared as per menu, quantity, and timelines.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and quality standards (FSSAI, GMP, SOP compliance).
• Manage and guide kitchen staff, ensuring discipline, attendance, and productivity.
• Monitor raw material usage, wastage control, and cost efficiency (CPM).
• Coordinate with maintenance, stores, and distribution teams for smooth operations.
• Ensure timely delivery of meals to schools without disruption.
• Maintain operational records, reports, and audit documentation.
• Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with local authorities and stakeholders when required.

Eligibility CriteriaEducation:

• Graduate / Diploma in Hotel Management, Food Technology, Catering, or any relevant field

Experience:

• 3–6 years of experience in bulk food production / centralized kitchens / catering / food industry
• Experience in handling large teams is preferred
• Key SkillsStrong operational and team management skills
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to handle high-volume production
• Good communication and coordination skills
• Problem-solving and execution focus
• Other RequirementsWillingness to work in early morning shifts
• Flexibility to work across various locations in Telangana
• Passion for social service and alignment with organizational values
• What We OfferOpportunity to contribute to a nation-building initiative
• Dynamic work environment
• Career growth in large-scale operations

Interested candidates can apply through the web portal or share their updated resume to madhusudhan.pilli@akshayapatra.org