Receptionist Cum Office Assistant

Job DescriptionFront Receptionist & Pantry Coordinator – Education InstitutePosition: Front Receptionist & Pantry Coordinator

Department: Administration / Front Office

Location: [Institute Location]

Employment Type: Full-Time

Reporting To: Centre Head / Administration Manager

Job SummaryWe are looking for a well-presented, polite, responsible, and organized Front Receptionist to manage the institute's front desk and provide a welcoming experience to students, parents, visitors, faculty, and other stakeholders. The candidate will also be responsible for maintaining basic pantry operations and cleanliness.

Key ResponsibilitiesFront Desk & Reception

• Welcome and attend to students, parents, visitors, and guests professionally.
• Manage the reception area and ensure it is neat and presentable.
• Answer incoming calls and direct them to the appropriate department/person.
• Handle basic student and visitor enquiries and provide accurate information.
• Maintain visitor records and manage incoming/outgoing correspondence.
• Receive and distribute courier, parcels, documents, and other deliveries.
• Coordinate with faculty and administration for student-related queries.
• Maintain basic front-office records and registers.
• Assist the administration team with routine office coordination and documentation.
• Support admissions-related enquiries by directing prospective students to the appropriate counsellor/team.
• Ensure that students and visitors follow institute procedures and maintain appropriate discipline at the reception.

Pantry Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pantry and common refreshment area.
• Ensure tea, coffee, drinking water, and basic pantry supplies are available.
• Prepare and serve tea/coffee/refreshments for faculty, management, and visitors when required.
• Keep track of pantry stock and inform the administration when supplies need to be replenished.
• Ensure pantry utensils, cups, glasses, and equipment are kept clean and organized.
• Coordinate with housekeeping/support staff when additional cleaning is required.
• Follow basic hygiene and safety standards in the pantry.
• Desired Skills & QualificationsMinimum 12th pass; graduate preferred.
• Prior experience in reception, front office, education, hospitality, or administration will be an advantage.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including MS Office and email.
• Pleasant personality and professional appearance.
• Ability to handle students, parents, and visitors patiently and courteously.
• Good organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Responsible, punctual, and trustworthy.
• Comfortable handling basic pantry and hospitality responsibilities.
• Key Personal AttributesPolite and approachable
• Well-groomed and presentable
• Patient and helpful
• Responsible and reliable
• Good at communication
• Team-oriented
• Proactive and organized

Working ConditionsThe role requires the candidate to be comfortable working in a busy educational institute environment, interacting regularly with students, parents, faculty, management, and visitors. The candidate should be willing to handle both front-desk and basic pantry responsibilities as part of the role.

Salary: ₹[Amount] per month, depending on experience and suitability.

Note: This is a combined Front Receptionist + Pantry Coordinator position, and the candidate is expected to manage both responsibilities professionally.