Job Description
The National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Islamabad is inviting applications for the post of Messing Officer on a contract basis.
This position is ideal for individuals with experience in hostel or mess administration, including retired armed forces personnel like JCOs with relevant qualifications.
If you are looking for a management job in the education sector, this is a promising opportunity to serve in a respected public institution.
About NUML – Serving Education Across Pakistan
NUML is a well-known public university that provides language, administrative, and technical education across its campuses in Pakistan.
The university hosts a large number of students, many of whom reside in hostels. A professionally managed mess system is essential for ensuring the welfare and discipline of hostel students. That’s where the Messing Officer plays a key role.
Responsibilities of a Messing Officer
The Messing Officer is responsible for supervising the overall operations of the university mess and hostel food services. Major responsibilities include:
1. Managing daily operations of the hostel mess including meal planning, food quality, and hygiene.
2. Supervising mess staff to ensure discipline and timely service delivery.
3. Maintaining stock and inventory of groceries, kitchen equipment, and utensils.
4. Managing budgets and expenses related to mess services and ensuring cost control.
5. Resolving student complaints related to food, service, or cleanliness in a professional manner.
6. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and food handling standards within the mess.
Why Join NUML as a Messing Officer?
This position at NUML offers job satisfaction, especially to those who have a disciplined background or prior experience in managing hostels or food services. Reasons to consider this opportunity:
1. Work in a well-established public university that values professionalism and discipline.
2. Use your past experience in management or armed forces to lead hostel operations effectively.
3. Contribute to student well-being by managing healthy and hygienic meal services.
4. Ideal for retired JCOs or individuals with administrative experience in similar roles.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
1. Education: Minimum Graduate. However, candidates with Matric or FA and 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, especially retired JCOs or equivalent, are also eligible.
2. Experience: Proven experience in mess or hostel management within educational institutes or similar environments.
3. Skills: Strong organization, budgeting, inventory handling, and people management skills.
How to Apply?
If you meet the above criteria, Apply at Growthify.Pk before the deadline. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interviews, and no TA/DA will be provided.
Job Details Summary
Job Title: Messing Officer
Company: National University of Modern Languages (NUML)
Industry: Education
Category: Administration/Management
Department: Mess/Hostel
Type: Contract Basis
Experience: Sufficient experience in mess or hostel management; Retired JCOs with relevant experience are eligible
Qualification: Minimum Graduate. Matric/FA acceptable with 3–5 years of experience for ex-servicemen
Skills: Food service management, hostel administration, inventory control
Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
Application Deadline: April 30, 2025
Apply at: Growthify.Pk