Store Keeper

About APCA Chandigarh

APCA (Academy of Pastry & Culinary Arts) began in Malaysia in 2010 and now has academies in five countries, with alumni who won the World Pastry Cup in 2019. APCA Chandigarh, our new campus in SAS Nagar (Mohali), is opening soon, and we are building its founding team.

Reports to

Head Chef / Centre Head

The role

Manage the inventory of perishables, consumables and smallwares for our teaching kitchens, with just-in-time ordering, careful stock rotation and high hygiene standards.

What you’ll do

• Set up the store layout: dry, cold, frozen and consumables
• Establish vendor accounts and a just-in-time ordering schedule
• Receive, inspect and log all deliveries
• Maintain inventory records and reorder points
• Coordinate with the Head Chef on daily perishable needs
• Ensure hygiene, pest control and safety standards
• Conduct weekly stock audits

What we’re looking for

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree (any stream)
• FSSAI Food Safety Supervisor certification (or obtain within 30 days)
• 2–5 years in storekeeping, inventory or procurement
• Experience in the hospitality, culinary or F&B sector
• Knowledge of perishable handling, FIFO/FEFO and cold chain

Nice to have

• Certification in Inventory Management / Supply Chain
• Experience with inventory software
• A vendor network in Chandigarh/Mohali

Skills

• Inventory management, FIFO/FEFO, stock rotation and cold chain
• Vendor coordination, purchase orders, GRN and invoice matching
• MS Excel and inventory software
• Hygiene protocols, pest control and storage standards
• Organised, honest, proactive and detail-oriented

Languages

Clear English and Hindi; coordinates well with chefs and vendors

How to apply

Use the form below, or email your CV to apca.chandigarh@apcaindia.com with the subject “Application — Store Keeper”.