Assistant Professor in food production

Job Title: Assistant/Associate Professor – Food Production
Joining Date: Immediate

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s Degree in Hotel Management / Culinary Arts with specialization in Food Production from a recognized university.
• Ph.D. in Culinary Arts / Hospitality preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of teaching or industry experience in professional kitchens and food production operations.
• Strong academic record with proven expertise in culinary techniques, kitchen management, and food science.
• Candidates should meet UGC norms as applicable.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Food Production, Culinary Operations, and Kitchen Management.
• Develop and revise curriculum to align with modern culinary trends and industry practices.
• Train students in cooking techniques, international and regional cuisines, menu planning, and food safety standards.
• Guide student projects, internships, and research in culinary innovation and gastronomy.
• Organize workshops, live cooking demonstrations, and culinary competitions.
• Collaborate with hotels, restaurants, and industry experts for guest lectures and industrial visits.
• Mentor students for careers in hotels, restaurants, cruise lines, and entrepreneurship.
• Contribute to departmental committees and university academic initiatives.

Desirable Qualifications & Skills

• Specialization in International Cuisines, Garde Manger, Food Science, Kitchen Management, or Modern Gastronomy.
• Hands-on expertise with modern cooking equipment and culinary technologies.
• Certification from reputed culinary institutes (e.g., City & Guilds, Le Cordon Bleu, etc.) is desirable.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills.
• Ability to blend creativity with professional culinary standards.

Pay Scale

₹30,000 – ₹70,000 per month (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following to [email protected] with the subject line:
Application – Assistant/Associate Professor (Food Production)

• Updated CV
• Cover Letter mentioning the position applied for
• Scanned copies of academic and experience certificates

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹30,357.58 - ₹70,579.47 per month

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person